Mohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) has named Paul F. De Cock, the company’s current president and chief operating officer, as its next chief executive officer, effective September 30, according to the company. De Cock will succeed Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, who is retiring as CEO after 25 years in the role and will continue serving as chairman of the board.
De Cock joined Mohawk in 2005 through the company’s acquisition of Unilin, the European flooring manufacturer, and has held progressively senior leadership positions across geographies and product categories. He was promoted to president and COO in February 2025 as part of Mohawk’s succession planning.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to lead Mohawk for the past 25 years, and I’m incredibly proud of what the team has accomplished over this time,” Lorberbaum said. “I know that I will leave the company in good hands under Paul’s leadership.”
During Lorberbaum’s tenure as CEO, which began in January 2001, Mohawk grew through a combination of organic investments and strategic acquisitions to become the world’s largest flooring manufacturer. The company’s portfolio includes flooring brands Pergo, Quick-Step, Karastan, Mohawk and Mohawk Group, among others.
“As CEO, my focus will be on continuing to generate momentum and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation while staying true to the values that got us here,” De Cock said. “I look forward to leading Mohawk through the next phase of its evolution—sharpening our focus, accelerating growth, and pursuing new pathways that will define our future.”
Read the full press release here.
