Mohawk Industries Appoints Paul F. De Cock as CEO Effective Sept 30, 2026

What Happened

• Mohawk Industries (MHK) announced on June 11, 2026 (filed on Form 8-K) that its Board approved the appointment of Paul F. De Cock as Chief Executive Officer and as a director, effective September 30, 2026. He will succeed Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, who will retire as CEO on that date and remain Chairman of the Board.
• Mr. De Cock, age 53, is currently President and Chief Operating Officer (since Feb 2025) and Interim President – Flooring Rest of the World (since Feb 2026). He previously led the company’s Flooring North America segment and held senior roles at Unilin prior to Mohawk’s acquisition.

Key Details

• Effective date: September 30, 2026 (CEO Transition Date); announcement and board approval: June 11, 2026.
• Compensation: annualized base salary of $1,267,000; target annual cash bonus = 125% of base (payout range 60%–200% of target).
• Equity: sign-on award of 30,000 restricted stock units, vesting ratably on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant.
• Governance/Disclosure: Mr. De Cock will join the Board; no family relationships or reportable related-party transactions were disclosed. A press release was filed under Regulation FD.

Why It Matters

• This is a planned, board-approved leadership succession to an internal candidate, signaling continuity in executive management and strategy. The disclosed pay structure (base salary, bonus target, and RSUs) shows the company’s mix of cash and equity incentives to align and retain the incoming CEO.
• Investors should note the effective date (Sept. 30, 2026) for potential timing of strategic or operational shifts and monitor subsequent filings or commentary for any changes to guidance, strategy, or executive team composition.