JELD-WEN CFO Samantha Stoddard to resign November 13; Jeffrey Embt named interim CFO
JELD-WEN said Chief Financial Officer Samantha L. Stoddard will resign effective November 13, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside the building products industry, and that she was not leaving over any disagreement with the company. Chief Accounting Officer Jeffrey Embt will serve as interim CFO from that date while keeping his current role, and the company will search for a permanent CFO. The company also reaffirmed its full year 2026 guidance, which was first given on August 3, 2026.
Key points
- Samantha L. Stoddard resigns as EVP and CFO, effective November 13, 2026; she notified the company on October 13, 2026
- Jeffrey Embt, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, becomes Interim CFO and principal financial officer effective November 13, 2026
- Embt receives $10,000 per month in additional cash compensation and his target incentive rises to 50% of base salary, prorated for time in the role
- Full year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $120 million to $150 million
The filing
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