Mohawk Industries Names Mauro Vandini President – Global Ceramic Segment

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Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) has announced the promotion of Mauro Vandini to President of the Company's Global Ceramic Segment, effective September 15, 2024. Vandini will maintain his current role as President of Mohawk's European Ceramic business while taking on this new position. Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk's Chairman and CEO, praised Vandini's extensive knowledge of ceramic manufacturing, sales, and marketing.

Mohawk, the world's largest producer of ceramic tile, operates in eight countries across three continents and sells in approximately 140 nations. Vandini, who began his career with Marazzi Group in 1983, has been instrumental in modernizing European ceramic operations and expanding the business through acquisitions and market entries. Chris Wellborn will assist in Vandini's transition while continuing his role as Mohawk's President and COO.

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• Promotion of experienced leader Mauro Vandini to President of Global Ceramic Segment
• Mohawk's position as world's largest producer of ceramic tile
• Expansion of ceramic operations through acquisitions in Italy, Bulgaria, and Poland
• Successful entry into the growing porcelain slab market

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CALHOUN, Ga., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced the promotion of Mauro Vandini as President of the Company’s Global Ceramic Segment, effective September 15, 2024. Vandini will also maintain his present 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 Marazzi acquisition, 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’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Since we acquired Dal-Tile in 2002, Mohawk has become the world’s largest producer of ceramic tile, with manufacturing in eight countries on three continents and sales in approximately 140 nations. Mauro has built strong partnerships with our regional ceramic business leaders, and he will collaborate with them to optimize their performance and bring outstanding design, quality and value to our customers.”

Vandini’s career began with Marazzi Group in 1983, and he subsequently worked as Marazzi’s technical director and Vice President of International Operations before serving as CEO of Marazzi Group. Following Mohawk’s acquisition of Marazzi, Vandini became the head of the European ceramic business. Under Vandini’s direction, European ceramic operations were modernized, complementary businesses in Italy, Bulgaria and Poland were acquired and a successful entry into the rapidly growing porcelain slab market was completed.

“I am honored to lead Mohawk’s Global Ceramic segment,” said Vandini. “I will continue working with our strong leaders across our regions to benefit our customers, associates and investors. As the world’s largest ceramic tile manufacturer, our focus will remain on industry-changing design, operational excellence and exceeding the expectations of our customers around the world.”

Chris Wellborn will assist Vandini during his transition to the Global Ceramic segment leadership role and will continue his responsibilities as Mohawk’s President and Chief Operating Officer, working with Lorberbaum to ensure that Mohawk’s strategies are maximizing 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. Those 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. During the past two decades, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Oceania.

Contact: Robert Webb, robert_webb@mohawkind.com

FAQ

Who is the new President of Mohawk Industries' Global Ceramic Segment?

Mauro Vandini has been promoted to President of Mohawk Industries' Global Ceramic Segment, effective September 15, 2024.

What is Mohawk Industries' (MHK) position in the ceramic tile industry?

Mohawk Industries (NYSE: MHK) is the world's largest producer of ceramic tile, with manufacturing in eight countries on three continents and sales in approximately 140 nations.

What are Mauro Vandini's previous roles at Mohawk Industries?

Prior to his promotion, Mauro Vandini served as the President of Mohawk's European Ceramic business, a role he will continue to maintain alongside his new position.

How has Mohawk Industries (MHK) expanded its ceramic business under Vandini's leadership?

Under Vandini's direction, Mohawk Industries modernized European ceramic operations, acquired complementary businesses in Italy, Bulgaria, and Poland, and successfully entered the rapidly growing porcelain slab market.