Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 9, 2026, disclosing the election of Victor Grizzle to its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2027, alongside the planned retirements of two current directors.

Key Highlights

  • New director elected: Victor Grizzle was elected as a Class I member of the Board, effective January 1, 2027, to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Committee appointments: Mr. Grizzle was appointed to the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee.
  • Independence determination: The Board determined that Mr. Grizzle qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing rules and applicable Exchange Act rules and regulations.
  • Mackay retirement: A. D. David Mackay notified the Company on November 6, 2026, of his intention to retire from the Board effective December 9, 2026.
  • Hackett retirement: Ann Fritz Hackett notified the Company on November 6, 2026, of her intention to retire effective immediately following the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Board reclassification: Ms. Hackett was reclassified, effective December 9, 2026, as a Class III director to rebalance the three classes of directors.

Board Changes at Fortune Brands Innovations: Grizzle In, Mackay and Hackett Out

According to the filing, Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE:FBIN) reported on November 6, 2026, that its Board of Directors elected Victor Grizzle as a Class I director, with his service commencing January 1, 2027. The Board simultaneously appointed Mr. Grizzle to two standing committees: the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee. The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Grizzle and any other person in connection with his selection, no family relationships with existing directors or executive officers, and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The filing disclosed that Mr. Grizzle will participate in the non-employee director compensation program described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on March 30, 2026. Separately, the filing noted that A. D. David Mackay informed the Company on November 6, 2026, of his intent to retire from the Board effective December 9, 2026. The filing stated that Mr. Mackay's retirement "is in keeping with the Company's disclosure in the Proxy Statement that Mr. Mackay intended to retire prior to the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and not because of a disagreement with the Company on any matter."

Also on November 6, 2026, Ann Fritz Hackett notified the Company of her intent to retire from the Board effective immediately following the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing states her decision is "not because of a disagreement with the Company on any matter." In connection with the board transitions, Ms. Hackett was reclassified from her prior class to Class III, effective December 9, 2026, with her consent, for the purpose of rebalancing the three director classes consistent with the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

What Was Disclosed

Fortune Brands Innovations disclosed the election of Victor Grizzle to its Board effective January 1, 2027, his committee assignments, his independence determination, and the upcoming retirements of directors A. D. David Mackay and Ann Fritz Hackett, along with a related board class rebalancing.