Joren Knockaert

Joren Knockaert is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Currently serving as CEO of both Deceuninck North America and Deceuninck Latin America since August 2020, Joren previously held the position of VP of Manufacturing for the IVC Group at Mohawk Industries from July 2018 to July 2020. Joren's diverse background includes various leadership roles at Bekaert from August 2006 to June 2018, such as General Manager and Operations Manager. Furthermore, Joren began a career at Solutia Inc. as a Technical Specialist and Process & Quality Engineer from August 2002 to July 2006. Joren holds a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Production Techniques and Management from KU Leuven and an Industrial Engineering degree in Electromechanics from Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende.