Knauf Insulation North America announces executive leadership transition

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM

Knauf Insulation North America (Knauf) announced today that Matt Parrish has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer at the end of June, following seven years of transformative leadership.

During his tenure, Parrish (photo) led a remarkable evolution of the company. Under his guidance, Knauf nearly doubled in size, strengthened its strategic market position, and achieved record results.

These achievements reflect Parrish’s commitment to driving excellence and to the people who support the organization’s success.

“We are immensely grateful for Matt’s leadership, dedication, and the lasting impact he has made on the company,” the Board of Directors stated. “We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.”

To ensure a seamless transition, the board has appointed Bill Matthias (photo) as interim CEO. Matthias has served as KINA’s Chief Financial Officer for the past five years and brings extensive institutional knowledge to the role. The board will begin the process to identify a permanent successor following Parrish’s departure.

Through the end of June, Parrish will work closely with Matthias, the board, and the executive leadership team to ensure organizational continuity and stability.

Knauf North America is part of Knauf Group, a family-owned global manufacturer of building materials based in Iphofen, Germany. As a multi-billion-dollar company, Knauf leverages the expertise of more than 40,000 employees across 300 production facilities in 90 countries.

In North America, Knauf is a leading manufacturer of thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, and metal building applications.

Knauf’s mission is 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.

For more information, visit www.knaufnorthamerica.com.

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