HMTX Names Sen CEO, Stone Stepping Into Executive Chairman Role

Norwalk, CT, May 19, 2025-HMTX, a global flooring manufacturer, announced that Debarati Sen, currently serving as its group president, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective May 16. 

Harlan Stone, who has served as CEO since the 1990s, will transition to the role of executive chairman.

This planned leadership transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing growth strategy and succession planning.

 Sen brings nearly three decades of experience in global business, including over 26 years with 3M where she served in several key leadership positions including president of 3M Home improvement & consumer well-being, president of 3M construction & home improvement and president of 3M Abrasives Systems Division(s). Additionally, she has public company CEO and board-level experience, having served as CEO of a top 100 publicly traded company in India and her current board roles as an independent director for Nortech Systems and OneSource Pharma.

As executive chairman, Stone will remain actively involved in supporting the HMTX Enterprise Leadership Team in guiding the company’s long-term strategic direction, innovation and supporting major partnerships.