Mohawk Industries (MHK) taps COO Paul De Cock to lead Flooring Rest of World
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Mohawk Industries, Inc. disclosed a leadership change in its Flooring Rest of World segment. Effective February 5, 2026, Paul De Cock, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, was named interim President of the Flooring Rest of World segment until a permanent successor is found.
De Cock replaces Wim Messiaen, who resigned from the role on February 5, 2026 to pursue other interests. De Cock has long experience in Mohawk’s flooring businesses, including leading Flooring North America since November 2018 and earlier leadership positions in the Flooring Rest of World segment and Unilin Group. The company states there will be no material change to his compensation package in connection with this interim appointment.
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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 5, 2026, Mohawk Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Mr. Paul De Cock was named as President of the Company’s Flooring Rest of World segment, effective immediately, on an interim basis until a permanent successor is found. Mr. De Cock will also continue to serve in his current role as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. De Cock succeeds Wim Messiaen, who resigned as President of the Company’s Flooring Rest of World segment on February 5, 2026 to pursue other interests.
Mr. De Cock, age 52, was appointed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer on February 1, 2025. Mr. De Cock had previously served as President of the Company’s Flooring North America segment since November 2018. Prior to his promotion to President – Flooring North America, Mr. De Cock served as President – Flooring in the Company’s Flooring Rest of World segment from 2008 to 2018 and as President – Unilin North America from 2006 to 2008. He served in various leadership roles within Unilin Group from 1997 until 2005, when the Company acquired Unilin Group. There will be no material change to Mr. De Cock’s compensation package in connection with his appointment as President – Flooring Rest of World on an interim basis, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Date: | February 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ R. David Patton | |||||||||||||||||
R. David Patton | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vice President - Business Strategy and General Counsel | ||||||||||||||||||||
FAQ
What executive leadership change did Mohawk Industries (MHK) announce?
Mohawk Industries announced that Paul De Cock was named President of its Flooring Rest of World segment on an interim basis, effective February 5, 2026. He replaces Wim Messiaen, who resigned that day to pursue other interests, while continuing as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
What is Paul De Cock’s background at Mohawk Industries (MHK)?
Paul De Cock has held multiple senior roles at Mohawk. He became Chief Operating Officer on February 1, 2025, previously served as President of Flooring North America since November 2018, and before that led Flooring Rest of World and Unilin North America after various leadership positions within Unilin Group.
Will Paul De Cock’s compensation change with his new interim role at MHK?
The company states there will be no material change to Paul De Cock’s compensation package in connection with his appointment as interim President of the Flooring Rest of World segment. His existing pay as Chief Operating Officer remains the basis for his overall compensation arrangement.
Why did Wim Messiaen leave his role at Mohawk Industries (MHK)?
Wim Messiaen resigned as President of Mohawk’s Flooring Rest of World segment on February 5, 2026 to pursue other interests. The company’s disclosure does not describe any disagreement, focusing only on his departure and Paul De Cock’s interim appointment to the role.
Is Paul De Cock’s appointment as President of Flooring Rest of World permanent?
His appointment is explicitly described as interim, effective immediately from February 5, 2026, and will last until Mohawk Industries finds a permanent successor. He will simultaneously continue serving as Chief Operating Officer during this interim period overseeing broader company operations.