Tarkett's Gilles de Beaumont to lead RFCI, Named president of resilient trade org.

The managing director of RFCI, Douglas Wiegand said the Tarkett executive was a good choice to lead RFCI, which was established in 1976 to support the interests of the resilient floor covering industry. "Gilles clearly has demonstrated his leadership ability since joining the Board," said Wiegand. "He is a person of unyielding integrity and his willingness to serve demonstrates his belief that you should seek to give back more than you receive. Tarkett is a long-standing company with great products and they reflect well on the industry and on RFCI."

"I am honored to serve as president of RFCI," de Beaumont said. "This organization truly has helped raise the standards in the resilient flooring industry and I look forward to playing a larger role in helping to further its mission."