Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. filed a current report on Form 8-K on October 27, 2026, disclosing executive role changes effective as of October 22 and November 2, 2026, including the appointment of Peter DuBois as Chief Information Officer and the transition of David V. Barry to President of Moen.

Key Highlights

  • David V. Barry transition: The company determined on October 22, 2026 that Barry, current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will move to Executive Vice President and President, Moen.
  • Peter DuBois appointment: DuBois will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective November 2, 2026.
  • John D. Lee role change: Lee will transition to Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, also effective November 2, 2026.
  • Announcement date: The company announced the DuBois appointment and Lee transition on October 27, 2026.
  • Press release furnished: A press release dated October 27, 2026 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Fortune Brands Innovations Reshapes Senior Leadership Across COO, CIO, and Innovation Roles

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE:FBIN) disclosed a set of senior leadership changes under Item 5.02 of the filing. According to the filing, on October 22, 2026, the company determined that David V. Barry, then serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, would transition to the role of Executive Vice President and President, Moen. No effective date for Barry's transition was specified in the filing beyond the determination date of October 22, 2026.

Separately, the company announced on October 27, 2026 that Peter DuBois will join Fortune Brands Innovations as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective November 2, 2026. Concurrent with that appointment, John D. Lee will transition from his current role to Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, also effective November 2, 2026, according to the filing.

The filing also noted, under Item 7.01, that a press release dated October 27, 2026 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The filing stated that information furnished under Item 7.01, including the press release, "shall not be deemed to be 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934." The report was signed by Jack N. Melamed, Interim Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, on October 27, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

The 8-K disclosed three executive changes at Fortune Brands Innovations: David V. Barry moving to President of Moen from COO, Peter DuBois joining as Chief Information Officer, and John D. Lee shifting to Chief Innovation Officer, with the latter two effective November 2, 2026.