Samantha L. Stoddard, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., will resign effective November 13, 2026, to pursue a professional opportunity outside the building products industry.
Jeffrey Embt, currently serving as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will assume the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer on the same date. Embt will continue in his existing position while taking on the additional duties. JELD-WEN said it will begin a process to identify the next permanent Chief Financial Officer.
Embt joined JELD-WEN in January 2026. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, external reporting, and strategic planning. Before joining JELD-WEN, Embt served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer at Proterra LLC, a manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles and commercial equipment. He previously held finance leadership roles at BWX Technologies and Deloitte & Touche LLP. Embt holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Coastal Carolina University and completed graduate and executive education at the University of Tennessee.
William J. Christensen, Chief Executive Officer of JELD-WEN, thanked Stoddard for her contributions over the last six years. Christensen said he is confident Embt is positioned to lead the finance organization and drive results as the company executes its strategic priorities.
Stoddard said she feels privileged to have been part of JELD-WEN’s legacy and remains confident in the company’s future. She expressed gratitude to colleagues who shared the journey with her.
JELD-WEN reaffirmed its full year 2026 guidance, which was previously announced on August 3, 2026. The company expects revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $120 million to $150 million for the year.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products. The company serves new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, it operates facilities in 14 countries across North America and Europe and employs approximately 13,900 associates. Its brands include JELD-WEN, LaCantina, VPI, Swedoor, and DANA.