JELD-WEN CFO to Resign in November
Samantha L. Stoddard will step down from the Charlotte-based building products company on November 13, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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JELD-WEN announced that Chief Financial Officer Samantha L. Stoddard will resign on November 13, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside of the building products industry. The company has named current Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Jeffrey Embt as the interim CFO starting on that same date.
Why it matters
The leadership change arrives as the Charlotte-based company maintains its financial projections for the 2026 fiscal year. JELD-WEN plans to launch a search for a permanent successor to fill the CFO role following Stoddard’s departure.
JELD-WEN projects full-year 2026 revenue between $3.1 billion and $3.2 billion. The company anticipates an Adjusted EBITDA range of $120 million to $150 million for the same period.
The players
Samantha L. Stoddard
She serves as the current Chief Financial Officer of JELD-WEN.
Jeffrey Embt
He is the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of JELD-WEN and a former CFO of Proterra LLC.
JELD-WEN
This Charlotte-based manufacturer operates in 14 countries and employs 13,900 associates.
The details
Jeffrey Embt, who joined JELD-WEN in January 2026, will retain his existing responsibilities as Chief Accounting Officer while assuming the interim CFO duties. Embt brings two decades of finance experience to the role, including his previous tenure as the CFO of Proterra LLC.
Timeline
January 2026: Jeffrey Embt joined JELD-WEN.
August 3, 2026: The company announced its 2026 full-year financial guidance.
November 13, 2026: Samantha L. Stoddard resigns and Jeffrey Embt begins his interim role.
Market Dynamics
This transition aligns with the standard disclosure practices mandated by the SEC's Form 8-K filing requirements. Public companies frequently utilize these updates to maintain investor confidence during transitions in core executive leadership.
Investors can monitor the company's progress toward its $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion revenue goal as the new leadership structure takes effect. The selection of a permanent CFO will provide further clarity on the firm's long-term financial strategy and governance.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at the executive level serve as critical markers for shareholders evaluating a company's stability and future guidance. Investors should watch for the announcement of a permanent CFO as a sign of the firm's ongoing transition strategy.
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