---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-065099"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JELD"
cik: "0001674335"
company_name: "JELD-WEN Holding, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-03-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T01:37:30.191204+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JELD-WEN CFO John Linker resigns; Guernsey named acting CFO, Christensen to lead Europe

## Summary
- John Linker resigns as EVP and CFO effective March 31, 2022 to pursue CFO opportunity in a different industry; no disagreement with company.
- David Guernsey, current EVP and President Europe, becomes acting CFO April 1, 2022 while permanent search is conducted.
- William (Bill) Christensen joins as EVP and President Europe on April 1, 2022; previously CEO of REHAU AG.
- Christensen has more than 25 years of senior management experience in general management, finance, sales and marketing.
- No material changes to Guernsey's compensatory arrangements in connection with acting CFO appointment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-065099
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JELD
- cik: 0001674335
- company_name: JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-03-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000119312522065099/0001193125-22-065099-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000119312522065099/d104512d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  David Guernsey was appointed as Acting EVP and Chief Financial Officer at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Acting EVP and Chief Financial Officer
  source text: David Guernsey, the Company’s current EVP and President, Europe, will serve as Acting EVP and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2022, while the Company conducts a search for a permanent replacement.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000119312522065099/0001193125-22-065099-index.htm
- Executive change
  William Christensen was appointed as EVP and President, Europe at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: EVP and President, Europe
  source text: In addition, William (Bill) Christensen will join the Company as EVP and President, Europe, effective April 1, 2022.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000119312522065099/0001193125-22-065099-index.htm
- Executive change
  John Linker resigned as EVP and Chief Financial Officer at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: EVP and Chief Financial Officer
  source text: On March 1, 2022, John Linker, EVP and Chief Financial Officer of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to resign to pursue an opportunity in another industry.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000119312522065099/0001193125-22-065099-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.