Jeld-Wen names new North America leader

Rachael B. Elliott 

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeld-Wen Holding Inc. has appointed Rachael B. Elliott as executive vice president, North America, effective October 20, 2025.

Chief Executive Officer William J. Christensen said that 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 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.

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