Sherwin-Williams names Benjamin Meisenzahl as CFO effective January 1

Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced that its board of directors elected Benjamin E. Meisenzahl as chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment follows a succession planning process at the Cleveland-based paint and coatings manufacturer.

Meisenzahl, 44, currently serves as senior vice president of finance and brings 22 years of experience at Sherwin-Williams to the role. He will replace Allen J. Mistysyn, 57, who will transition to a short-term role before retiring after 35 years with the company.

In his current position, Meisenzahl leads the company's treasury, tax, finance transformation and global business services functions. His career at Sherwin-Williams spans multiple divisions including the Paint Stores Group, Performance Coatings Group and Global Supply Chain. He began as an internal auditor at the company.

"Ben is a dedicated, highly capable and globally experienced Sherwin-Williams executive who is extremely well-prepared to be the next CFO," said Heidi G. Petz, chair, president and chief executive officer.

Petz acknowledged Mistysyn's tenure as CFO, noting his leadership during the acquisition and integration of Valspar, the company's largest acquisition. The company stated its market capitalization more than tripled during Mistysyn's time as CFO.

Jeff M. Fettig, Sherwin-Williams lead director, described the CFO selection as "the result of a deliberate and thoughtful process to ensure a seamless transition that focuses on continued profitable growth, disciplined capital allocation and financial excellence."

Meisenzahl holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Miami University of Ohio and serves on boards of Cleveland-based nonprofit organizations Team NEO and GiGi's Playhouse. He will report to Petz and join a senior leadership team that averages 26 years of Sherwin-Williams experience.

The company will conduct a conference call on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss the announcement.

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