Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. has announced that its board of directors has appointed Bradley Paulsen, currently serving as president, as chief executive officer and to join the board of directors, effective at the start of the company’s 2026 fiscal year on December 26, 2025.
At that time, Thomas Taylor, the company’s current chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chair of the board. In this capacity, he will remain actively involved in shaping Floor & Decor’s long-term vision for strategic growth and supporting the company’s continued expansion toward 500 warehouse stores. Paulsen will assume the day-to-day leadership of the company, ensuring operational and strategic leadership continuity. Also, as part of this transition, Norman Axelrod, the current chair of the board, will become lead independent director.
Axelrod said, “Under Tom’s exceptional 13-year leadership, Floor & Decor has delivered extraordinary growth and remarkable financial performance, expanding from a 31-warehouse-store regional chain with approximately $337 million in annual sales to a national leader operating 262 stores across 38 states and generating over $4.4 billion in revenue.” He continued, “We couldn’t be more pleased that Tom will remain actively involved as executive chair. His proven leadership and strategic vision, coupled with Brad’s deep understanding of home improvement, merchandising, retail, and commercial sales, and supply chain operations, position us well for future growth. On behalf of the board, we look forward to working even more closely with Brad in his role as CEO.”
Taylor said, “As executive chair, I am energized to remain deeply involved in Floor & Decor’s strategic direction, focusing on long-term growth opportunities and working closely with Brad and our leadership team on new market opportunities and strategic initiatives that will shape our future growth. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past 13 years, but there is no finish line. This transition allows me to concentrate on the bigger picture while Brad leads our exceptional leadership team on a day-to-day basis. Floor & Decor’s best days are ahead of us, and I’m excited to continue playing an active role in that journey.”
Paulsen said, “Over the past eight months, I have had the privilege of working closely with Tom and our incredible team and gaining a deep understanding of Floor & Decor’s unique culture and business model. I’m excited and honored to step into this role and lead our next phase of growth—scaling toward 500 warehouse stores and accelerating our commercial flooring expansion. Our associates are the heart of this company, and together, we’ll continue delivering exceptional value and service to homeowners and pros across the country. I’m excited about what’s ahead and grateful to the board and Tom for the opportunity to help shape our future.”