Mohawk names COO Paul De Cock interim president of Flooring Rest of World segment
Mohawk Industries said Paul De Cock, its Chief Operating Officer, will also serve as interim president of the Flooring Rest of World segment, succeeding Wim Messiaen, who resigned on February 5, 2026 to pursue other interests. The filing says there will be no material change to De Cock's compensation, and it does not report any financial results or guidance, so the change is administrative in scope until a permanent successor is named.
Key points
- Paul De Cock named interim president of Flooring Rest of World, effective immediately, until a permanent successor is found
- Wim Messiaen resigned as segment president on February 5, 2026 to pursue other interests
- De Cock, age 52, remains Chief Operating Officer, a role he has held since February 1, 2025
- No material change to De Cock's compensation tied to the interim appointment
The filing
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