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JELD-WEN (NYSE: JELD) CAO to resign, CFO to oversee accounting role

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JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. reported that Michael A. Leon has decided to resign as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 17, 2025. The company states that his departure is not related to any disagreement on financial reporting, accounting policies, or practices, which signals continuity in its reporting approach.

Following his departure, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Samantha L. Stoddard will temporarily take on the role of principal accounting officer. Her background and business experience are described in JELD-WEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2025
 
JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3800093-1273278
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission
File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

2645 Silver Crescent Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 378-5700
 
 
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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value $0.01 per share)JELDNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐






Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.

On September 24, 2025, Michael A. Leon notified JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective October 17, 2025. Mr. Leon’s departure is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s financial reporting or accounting policies or practices. Following Mr. Leon’s departure, Samantha L. Stoddard, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibility of principal accounting officer in the interim. Information on Ms. Stoddard’s background and business experience can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed on February 20, 2025.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 29, 2025  JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.
  By:/s/ James S. Hayes
  James S. Hayes
  
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive change did JELD-WEN (JELD) disclose in this 8-K?

JELD-WEN disclosed that Michael A. Leon, its Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will resign effective October 17, 2025.

Who will serve as principal accounting officer at JELD-WEN (JELD) after the resignation?

Samantha L. Stoddard, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibility of principal accounting officer on an interim basis.

When does the JELD-WEN (JELD) chief accounting officer resignation become effective?

The resignation of Michael A. Leon as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer becomes effective on October 17, 2025.

Where can investors find background information on JELD-WEN (JELD) CFO Samantha L. Stoddard?

Her background and business experience are described in JELD-WEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 20, 2025.