Floor & Decor Announces Board Leadership Transition
Business Wire•29/10/2026•16:07 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Thomas Taylor transitions from Executive Chair to Chair effective January 1, 2027
- ➤Lauren Taylor Wolfe joins Floor & Decor’s board as an independent director February 1, 2027
- ➤Norman Axelrod will retire from the board after the 2027 annual meeting
- ➤Board succession plan follows Brad Paulsen’s transition into the CEO role
Expert Statements
Thomas Taylor, Executive Chair of Floor & Decor
“This transition reflects the successful evolution of our leadership structure and the strong execution of our succession plan to Brad Paulsen, who has done an outstanding job stepping into the CEO role and building on the foundation we've spent years putting in place.”
Thomas Taylor, Executive Chair of Floor & Decor
“Serving as Chair allows me to continue supporting the Board and the management team as we pursue our long-term growth strategy.”
Thomas Taylor, Executive Chair of Floor & Decor
“We invited Lauren to join our Board as we believe she will bring strong complementary perspectives.”
Thomas Taylor, Executive Chair of Floor & Decor
“I also want to thank Norman for his tremendous service on our Board. His guidance and steady hand have been invaluable to this Company and to me personally, and Floor & Decor is stronger today because of his contributions.”
Brad Paulsen, CEO of Floor & Decor
“On behalf of the entire Floor & Decor team, I want to thank Tom for his continued partnership and mentorship, and for the extraordinary foundation he built over more than a decade leading this Company.”
Brad Paulsen, CEO of Floor & Decor
“I'm also deeply grateful to Norman for his years of thoughtful counsel and dedicated service to our Board.”
Brad Paulsen, CEO of Floor & Decor
“Finally, I'm excited to welcome Lauren to the Board. Her deep capital markets experience and track record of helping companies drive long-term value will be a great asset to Floor & Decor as we continue to grow our business.”
Thomas Taylor to Transition from Executive Chair to Chair of the Board
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Floor & Decor") (NYSE: FND), a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, today announced a series of changes to its Board of Directors.
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