June 16, 2025 – New York, NY– Dauphin Americas, a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial seating and workplace solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Ed Pedrick as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of executive leadership in the commercial interiors industry, Pedrick will lead the company’s continued growth across the Americas, driving strategy, innovation, and deeper alignment with Dauphin’s global vision.

Ed Pedrick joins Dauphin Americas following a successful tenure as Chief Sales Officer at Matter Surfaces, where he led transformative sales growth and positioned the company as a leader in architectural flooring solutions. His career has been marked by a deep commitment to customer-centric innovation, channel development, and fostering high-performing cultures.

“I’m honored to join Dauphin at such a pivotal time in its evolution,” said Ed Pedrick. “With its legacy in the Americas, Dauphin is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of today’s hybrid workplace and design-forward environments. I’m excited to work alongside our talented team, dealer partners, and reps to elevate our brand and drive meaningful growth.”

Dauphin’s global CEO, Elmar Duffner, welcomed the appointment: “Ed brings a rare blend of strategic acumen and frontline leadership experience. His deep knowledge of the contract furniture market and his ability to translate vision into execution will be instrumental in taking Dauphin Americas to the next level.”

In his new role, Ed Pedrick will oversee all business operations across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, with a focus on expanding market share, enhancing the company’s go-to-market strategy, and deepening collaboration with the German parent organization.

This leadership transition underscores Dauphin’s commitment to excellence, agility, and a renewed focus on the future of work.

Matthew Negron will be the Director of Special Projects for the next couple of months to assist with a strategic and thoughtful leadership transition at Dauphin Americas. He will be focused on providing critical continuity by guiding the hand-off of key initiatives, operational responsibilities, and organizational knowledge to the incoming leadership team.

To learn more about Dauphin’s American product portfolio, visit Dauphin.com. For sales inquiries, locate your nearest sales representative at Dauphin.com/contact. For international information and inquiries, visit dauphin.de.