JELD-WEN CFO Samantha Stoddard to resign Nov. 13; Jeffrey Embt named interim CFO

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

Samantha L. Stoddard resigned as EVP and CFO effective Nov. 13, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside the building products industry; JELD said no disagreement.
Jeffrey Embt, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, becomes Interim CFO and principal financial officer Nov. 13 while keeping his current role; JELD will seek a permanent CFO.
Embt will receive additional cash compensation of $10,000 per month, and his target incentive award rose to 50% of base salary, prorated for time in the interim role.
JELD reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance from Aug. 3: revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $120 million to $150 million.
CEO William J. Christensen thanked Stoddard for six years and said Embt's financial acumen positions him to lead finance as JELD executes strategic priorities.

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Departed

Samantha L. Stoddard

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

JELD · JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

Effective: 2026-11-13
Successor: Jeffrey Embt
Filed: October 19, 2026, 4:33 PM ET

On October 13, 2026, Samantha L. Stoddard notified JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”) of her decision to resign as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 13, 2026 (the “ Effective Date ”), to pursue a professional opportunity outside the building products industry.

Appointed (interim)

Jeffrey Embt

Interim Chief Financial Officer

JELD · JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.

Effective: 2026-11-13
Filed: October 19, 2026, 4:33 PM ET

On October 16, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Jeffrey Embt, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer and the Company’s principal financial officer, effective as of the Effective Date, while continuing in his current role.

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Samantha L. Stoddard resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On October 13, 2026, Samantha L. Stoddard notified JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”) of her decision to resign as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 13, 2026 (the “ Effective Date ”), to pursue a professional opportunity outside the building products industry.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.97

Jeffrey Embt was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer

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On October 16, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Jeffrey Embt, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer and the Company’s principal financial officer, effective as of the Effective Date, while continuing in his current role.

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