New CEO for Knauf Insulation
Knauf Insulation, the manufacturer of glass mineral wool insulation, has named Matthew Parrish as the company’s new CEO.
Parrish’s elevation to the position of president and CEO is part of a broader reshaping of the Knauf Group global leadership teams following the company’s acquisition of USG Corporation. He replaces Christopher Griffin, who was recently named CEO of USG Corporation.
The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities, Knauf said.
“Matt is a dynamic, progressive leader with deep management expertise and a track record of delivering measurable results in our industry,” said Manfred Grundke, general partner of Knauf Group. “We have full confidence he will thrive in this new role while continuing the focus on developing and engaging the Knauf team to effectively execute the strategy that was set in motion under previous leadership.”
“Matt’s demonstrated ability to drive sustainable growth will continue to help Knauf lead the industry,” said Griffin, who served as CEO of KINA for three years and originally hired Parrish in June 2017. Parrish joined KINA as vice president of residential and light commercial sales.
“The norms of yesterday are not the norms of today,” Parrish said. “Customers are expecting more, and we need to recognize that and deliver. I’m convinced we have the right people to handle the ever-changing dynamics of our customers and our industry. And we have a winning strategy in place. We need to stay laser-focused on that strategy while being nimble and agile in our execution.”
Parrish has over 29 years of experience in the building materials industry with primary focuses in the disciplines of insulation and cement.
Parrish’s elevation to the position of president and CEO is part of a broader reshaping of the Knauf Group global leadership teams following the company’s acquisition of USG Corporation. He replaces Christopher Griffin, who was recently named CEO of USG Corporation.
The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities, Knauf said.
“Matt is a dynamic, progressive leader with deep management expertise and a track record of delivering measurable results in our industry,” said Manfred Grundke, general partner of Knauf Group. “We have full confidence he will thrive in this new role while continuing the focus on developing and engaging the Knauf team to effectively execute the strategy that was set in motion under previous leadership.”
“Matt’s demonstrated ability to drive sustainable growth will continue to help Knauf lead the industry,” said Griffin, who served as CEO of KINA for three years and originally hired Parrish in June 2017. Parrish joined KINA as vice president of residential and light commercial sales.
“The norms of yesterday are not the norms of today,” Parrish said. “Customers are expecting more, and we need to recognize that and deliver. I’m convinced we have the right people to handle the ever-changing dynamics of our customers and our industry. And we have a winning strategy in place. We need to stay laser-focused on that strategy while being nimble and agile in our execution.”
Parrish has over 29 years of experience in the building materials industry with primary focuses in the disciplines of insulation and cement.