Shaw Industries today announced that Ryan Powell has been named as vice president of retail of its residential business. This is a newly created role designed to unify Shaw’s retail strategy under a single leadership point, enabling a more focused and cohesive approach to driving specialty retail growth. 

“Shaw’s dedication to creating shared success and long-lasting partnerships with our retail customers is core to our residential strategy,” said Jon England, senior vice president residential sales. “We're focused on backing retail efforts with solid leadership, a clear vision, and good execution to win in the market and earn customer trust. In his new role, Ryan will play a key part in supporting that.” 

Powell will lead Shaw’s retail business by setting strategy, promoting sustainable growth and strengthening partnerships both internally and externally. He will oversee the Shaw Flooring Network, Buying Groups, and National Accounts teams—advancing Shaw’s business objectives and specialty retail vision across key customer segments. Powell brings nearly 25 years of experience to his new role, most recently serving as a Divisional Vice President for Shaw’s Southeast Retail Division.