Sherwin-Williams Names Benjamin E. Meisenzahl CFO

The Sherwin-Williams Co. has named Benjamin E. Meisenzahl its next chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Meisenzahl has served as senior vice president of finance for the past two and a half years and has spent 22 years with Sherwin-Williams. In his current role, he leads the company’s Treasury, Tax, Finance Transformation and Global Business Services functions.
His previous experience includes finance and operational roles within Sherwin-Williams’ Paint Stores Group, Performance Coatings Group and Global Supply Chain organization.
Meisenzahl will succeed Allen J. Mistysyn, who will move into a short-term transition role before retiring after 35 years with the company. Meisenzahl will report to Chair, President and CEO Heidi G. Petz.
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