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Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously appointed Jesse G. Singh as chief executive officer and to the board of directors, effective June 29.
Singh brings over three decades of leadership experience across building products, consumer technology and manufacturing sectors. Most recently, he was CEO of the AZEK Company, where he drove operational excellence, margin expansion, innovation and culture transformation.
“Following a comprehensive search process, the board is pleased to appoint Jesse Singh as Fortune Brands’ next CEO. Jesse is a proven public-company executive with deep experience leading building products and branded consumer products businesses from his time at AZEK, 3M and GE,” says Susan Kilsby, non-executive chair of the board. “With Jesse’s focus on operational excellence and outstanding record of success, we believe he is the right leader to build on Fortune Brands’ strong brands, channel positions and innovation capabilities to strengthen performance and generate long-term shareholder value.”
David Barry, who has been serving as interim CEO, has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this role, Barry will work closely with Singh in the day-to-day leadership of the organization. Additionally, interim CFO Ashley George will continue in her current role while the search for the company’s next CFO continues.
“Fortune Brands has iconic brands, solid customer relationships and talented teams across its businesses,” says Singh. “I see a compelling opportunity to build on the company’s foundation and deliver durable value for customers, partners and shareholders.”
