JELD-WEN Appoints Rachael B. Elliott as North America Leader

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JELD-WEN (NYSE: JELD) appointed Rachael B. Elliott as executive vice president, North America, effective October 20, 2025. Elliott brings more than two decades of leadership in manufacturing, eCommerce, and supply chain management.

She joins from Ashley Furniture, having previously held roles at Masonite, Amazon, Walmart, Boral Industries, Georgia Pacific Corporation and the United States Government. CEO William J. Christensen said Elliott will focus on accelerating key North America initiatives to position JELD-WEN for future success. Elliott holds a bachelor’s in construction engineering and a master’s in workforce training and development from the University of Southern Mississippi.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD), a leading global manufacturer of building products, announced today the appointment of Rachael B. Elliott as executive vice president, North America, effective October 20, 2025.

Elliott is a seasoned global operations and innovation executive with more than two decades of leadership experience spanning manufacturing, eCommerce, and supply chain management. She joins JELD-WEN from Ashley Furniture where she held the senior manufacturing operations role. Prior to Ashley Furniture, Elliott held various leadership roles with Masonite, Amazon, Walmart, Boral Industries, Georgia Pacific Corporation and the United States Government.

"Rachael's extensive experience will be instrumental as she focuses on accelerating key initiatives across North America to best position JELD-WEN for future success," said Chief Executive Officer William J. Christensen. "I'm thrilled to welcome Rachael to the senior leadership team and look forward to the benefits her leadership will bring for all stakeholders."

Elliott earned a bachelor's degree in construction engineering and her master's degree in workforce training and development from the University of Southern Mississippi.

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN operates facilities in 14 countries in North America and Europe and employs approximately 16,000 associates dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN^® worldwide, LaCantina^® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor^® and DANA^® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact:
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262-350-6021
mfarrington@jeldwen.com 

Investor Relations Contact:
James Armstrong
Vice President, Investor Relations
704-612-7560
jarmstrong@jeldwen.com

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FAQ

Who is Rachael B. Elliott and when does she start as JELD (NYSE: JELD) North America leader?

Rachael B. Elliott is the new executive vice president, North America, at JELD, starting October 20, 2025.

What experience does Rachael B. Elliott bring to JELD (JELD)?

She has 20+ years in manufacturing, eCommerce, and supply chain with roles at Ashley Furniture, Masonite, Amazon, Walmart and others.

What will Rachael B. Elliott focus on as North America leader at JELD (NYSE: JELD)?

She will focus on accelerating key initiatives across North America to help position the company for future growth.

Does Rachael B. Elliott have relevant education for her role at JELD (JELD)?

Yes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and a master’s in workforce training and development.

Who announced Rachael Elliott’s appointment at JELD (NYSE: JELD)?

CEO William J. Christensen announced Elliott’s appointment and commented on her role and expected contributions.

Will Rachael Elliott’s appointment change JELD (JELD) leadership structure immediately?

The announcement states she will join the senior leadership team effective October 20, 2025; no other leadership changes were disclosed.