Knauf Insulation, Inc. (KINA), a leading manufacturer of glass mineral wool insulation, announced today that industry veteran Matthew Parrish has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the company.
Parrishโs elevation to the position of president and CEO is part of a broader reshaping of the Knauf Group global leadership teams following the companyโs recent merger with USG Corporation. He replaces Christopher Griffin, who was recently named CEO of USG Corporation. The two companies are going to continue to operate as separate entities.
โMatt is a dynamic, progressive leader with deep management expertise and a track record of delivering measurable results in our industry,โ said Manfred Grundke, general partner of Knauf Group. โWe 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.โ
โMattโs demonstrated ability to drive sustainable growth will continue to help Knauf lead the industry,โ 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 and has significant expertise in commercial excellence, product management, cross-functional diversification and talent development. With the industry changing at breakneck speed, Parrish is ready to hit the ground running.
โThe norms of yesterday are not the norms of today,โ Parrish said. โCustomers are expecting more, and we need to recognize that and deliver. Iโm 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.โ
Parrish has over 29 years of experience in the building materials industry with primary focuses in the disciplines of insulation and cement. He grew up just outside the Kansas City area in Missouri and received his bachelorโs degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
โI look forward to bringing my cross-functional leadership style into this new role and carrying out the strategy set forth by my predecessor,โ Parrish said. โKINA is and will continue to be a leader in sustainable thermal and acoustical glass mineral wool insulation.โ
About Knauf Insulation North America (KINA)
KINA is a leading, family-owned global manufacturer of thermal and acoustical glass mineral wool insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, OEM and metal building applications. Itโs KINAโs mission to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative solutions that shape the way we live and build in the future, with care for the people who make them, the people who use them and the world we all depend on.
In 2009, KINA launched ECOSEยฎ Technology, a revolutionary formaldehyde-free binder that redefined how the industry viewed insulation, and has continued its commitment to leadership in sustainability by being the first glass mineral wool insulation brand to disclose all of its product ingredients through the International Living Future Instituteโs Declare list, receiving Red List-free status with several of its products.
For more information, visit knaufinsulation.us.