Jeld-Wen CFO Samantha Stoddard will resign effective November 13, 2026, to pursue a professional opportunity outside the building products industry. The company announced the transition on October 19, naming chief accounting officer Jeffrey Embt as interim successor and reaffirming its previously updated full-year 2026 guidance.
Key Takeaways
- Stoddard’s departure takes effect November 13 and was not attributed to a disagreement with the company.
- Embt will become interim CFO while retaining his chief accounting officer responsibilities.
- Jeld-Wen reaffirmed its 2026 outlook and will begin a search for a permanent CFO.
Table of Contents
- Jeld-Wen CFO transition takes effect November 13
- Guidance unchanged as interim responsibilities expand
- Conclusion
Jeld-Wen CFO transition takes effect November 13
Jeld-Wen’s leadership transition filing states that Stoddard notified the company of her decision on October 13, 2026. The company said her resignation did not result from any disagreement over its operations, financial reporting, policies or practices.
The board appointed Embt on October 16, with his interim CFO duties beginning on November 13. He will also become the company’s principal financial officer while continuing as vice president and chief accounting officer.
The arrangement assigns the finance leadership role to an existing accounting executive rather than an external interim hire. It is not a permanent appointment: Jeld-Wen said it will commence a process to identify its next CFO.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Additional cash compensation | $10,000 per month for Embt’s interim appointment. |
| Target management incentive award | Increased to 50% of base salary. |
| Incentive adjustment | Prorated based on time served in the new role. |
Guidance unchanged as interim responsibilities expand
Alongside the October 19 leadership announcement, Jeld-Wen reaffirmed the updated full-year 2026 guidance it had announced on August 3. The reaffirmation leaves that outlook unchanged; it is management guidance, not a report of completed annual results.
Embt’s expanded responsibilities come with additional compensation. The filing specifies a monthly cash payment and an increased target award under the company’s management incentive plan, with the incentive adjustment prorated for time served in the new role.
Jeld-Wen manufactures and distributes interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products, operating primarily in North America and Europe.
Conclusion
The next confirmed milestone is the November 13 handover, when Embt is scheduled to assume interim CFO duties. A permanent successor has not yet been named.
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