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Ben Meisenzahl

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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Sherwin-Williams
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Ben Meisenzahl is the incoming Chief Financial Officer at Sherwin-Williams, where he has built a 22-year career in various global finance and operational roles. A graduate of Miami University, he has extensive experience in treasury, tax, and finance transformation, playing a key role in the companys financial strategy and planning.

Outside of work, Ben is deeply involved in his community, serving as Vice President and Development Chair for GiGis Playhouse Cleveland, an organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome. He lives in a Cleveland suburb with his wife, Erin, and their two children, and is drawn to organizations that encourage family involvement.

He applies his financial and strategic expertise to help strengthen the long-term growth of GiGis Playhouse.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Financial Transformation
He previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance Transformation and has deep experience in leading these initiatives at a global scale for Sherwin-Williams.
Global Business Services
His recent role as SVP, Finance, included leadership over the company's Global Business Services, treasury, and tax functions, indicating a focus on enterprise-wide financial operations.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Sherwin-Williams
5-2023 - 1-2026
Senior Vice President, Finance
Sherwin-Williams
3-2021 - 5-2023
Senior Vice President, Finance Transformation
Sherwin-Williams
9-2020 - 3-2021
Vice President, Financial Excellence Initiatives - Performance Coatings Group
Sherwin-Williams
4-2018 - 9-2020
Vice President, Finance - Industrial Wood Division - Performance Costings Group
Sherwin-Williams
In the press

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Sherwin-Williams Board of Directors Elects Benjamin E. Meizenzahl as CFO Effective January 1, 2026. Featured in Sherwin‑Williams Investor Relations
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Paintmaker Sherwin-Williams names Benjamin Meisenzahl CFO. Featured in Reuters
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Education
1999 - 2003
B.S. Business Administration
Miami University
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