Fortune Brands Innovations appoints Jesse Singh as CEO
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. has named Jesse G. Singh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Director, effective June 29, 2026. Singh, formerly CEO of The AZEK Company, brings extensive experience in the building products sector. Interim CEO David Barry was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, while the search for a permanent CFO continues. The company also granted Singh inducement awards comprising restricted stock units and stock options.

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Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. has appointed Jesse G. Singh as Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2026. Singh, an experienced leader in the building products sector, succeeds the interim leadership as the company aims to drive operational excellence and shareholder value. The appointment follows a comprehensive search process by the Board of Directors.
Singh most recently served as the CEO of The AZEK Company from 2016 to 2025, where he delivered profitable growth and meaningful EBITDA margin expansion. He brings over three decades of leadership experience across building products, consumer, technology, and manufacturing sectors, having also held roles at 3M and GE. Non-Executive Chair of the Board Susan Kilsby cited Singh's focus on operational excellence and his record of success as key factors in his selection.
Leadership Changes
As part of the transition, David Barry, who has been serving as Interim CEO since March 16, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. 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.
| Name | New Role | Previous Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse G. Singh | Chief Executive Officer and Director | CEO, The AZEK Company (2016–2025) |
| David Barry | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Interim CEO |
Inducement Awards
In connection with his appointment, the Company granted Singh inducement awards effective July 1, 2026. These include a performance-based restricted stock unit award for 850,000 shares and a service-based stock option award for 300,000 shares. The Performance Award vests in two equal installments on the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to performance goals related to average stock price. The Option Award vests in three equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Both awards were granted outside the Company’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan under NYSE Rule 303A.08.
Kilsby will directly oversee the operations of the Fiberon business, which is currently undergoing a strategic review. Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security, and digital products company whose trusted brands include Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, and Yale residential.
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