Mohawk Industries Names Mauro Vandini President of Global Ceramics Segment

CALHOUN, Ga., Sept. 5, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced the promotion of Mauro Vandini to President of the company’s Global Ceramic Segment, effective September 15, 2024. Vandini will also retain his current role as President of Mohawk’s European Ceramic business, with the support of his talented team.

“I have worked with Mauro since 2013, following the acquisition of Marazzi, and I respect his deep knowledge of ceramic manufacturing, sales and marketing and his ability to drive improvements in all areas of the business,” said Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk chairman and CEO. “Since we acquired Dal-Tile in 2002, Mohawk has become the world’s largest ceramic tile manufacturer, with production in eight countries on three continents and sales in approximately 140 countries. Mauro has built strong partnerships with our regional ceramic business leaders and will work with them to optimize their performance and deliver outstanding design, quality and value to our customers.”

Vandini’s career began in 1983 with Marazzi Group, working as Technical Director and Vice President of International Operations at Marazzi before becoming CEO of Marazzi Group. Following the acquisition of Marazzi by Mohawk, Vandini became head of the European ceramics business. Under Vandini’s leadership, the European ceramics business was modernized, complementary businesses in Italy, Bulgaria and Poland were acquired, and a successful entry into the fast-growing porcelain slab market was completed.

“I am honored to lead Mohawk’s Global Ceramic segment,” said Vandini. “I will continue to work with our strong leaders in our regions to benefit our customers, employees and investors. As the world’s largest ceramic tile manufacturer, our focus remains on breakthrough design, operational excellence and exceeding the expectations of our customers around the world.”

Chris Wellborn will assist Vandini in his transition to leadership of the Global Ceramic segment and will continue his responsibilities as President and Chief Operating Officer of Mohawk. He will work with Lorberbaum to ensure that Mohawk’s strategies maximize the company’s long-term results as the flooring industry recovers.

ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES
Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer, creating products that enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Mohawk’s industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate its brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. These brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Eliane, Elizabeth, Feltex, Godfrey Hirst, Grupo Daltile, Karastan, Marazzi, Moduleo, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Performance Accessories, Pergo, Quick-Step, Unilin and Vitromex. Over the past two decades, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer to the world’s largest flooring company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Oceania.

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