JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. has announced that Samantha L. Stoddard, currently serving as CFO for JELD-WEN North America and head of global financial planning and analysis, will take over as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2024.
This transition follows the resignation of Julie C. Albrecht, who will step down from her role on June 30 but will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth handover.
CEO William J. Christensen praised Stoddard's leadership and strategic contributions, noting her instrumental role in enhancing the North America finance team and supporting business transformation initiatives. Stoddard joined JELD-WEN in 2020 after serving as CFO for Honeywell's personal protection equipment unit. He brings a wealth of financial expertise from previous roles at Industrial Timber, TEOCO, and other firms.
She holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from Wake Forest University.
Christensen expressed gratitude to Albrecht for her tenure and leadership, highlighting the company's commitment to seamless succession planning and continuity in strategic leadership.