---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001674335-26-000129"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JELD"
cik: "0001674335"
company_name: "JELD-WEN Holding, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-19T20:33:06+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-19T20:34:05.953481+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001674335-26-000129
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JELD
- cik: 0001674335
- company_name: JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-19T20:33:06+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000167433526000129/0001674335-26-000129-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000167433526000129/jeld-20261013.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001674335-26-000129.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  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
  source text: 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.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000167433526000129/0001674335-26-000129-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jeffrey Embt was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at JELD-WEN Holding, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer
  source text: 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.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1674335/000167433526000129/0001674335-26-000129-index.htm

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