Fortune Brands appoints new legal chief

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. has appointed Morgan Fox as executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. The appointment will take effect on December 2, 2026. In this role, Fox will oversee the company’s legal function while also serving as corporate secretary, reflecting her expanded responsibilities within the organization’s governance framework.

Fox will join the Fortune Brands leadership team and report directly to chief executive officer Jesse Singh. Her position places her among the senior executives responsible for guiding the company’s strategic and operational decisions.

As a member of the leadership team, Fox is expected to advise on complex transactions, governance matters and business decisions. The company views this expertise as important to strengthening execution and positioning Fortune Brands for long-term success. Singh described her as bringing deep experience in advising boards and leadership teams and welcomed her as an important partner to the business.

The combined titles of executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary indicate a broad remit that spans legal strategy, compliance and support for the board of directors. Fox’s reporting line to the CEO underscores the centrality of the legal function to Fortune Brands’ overall corporate strategy.

Fox brings more than 20 years of legal experience, including more than 15 years working in-house at publicly traded companies. She most recently served as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary at Duravant, giving her recent experience in a senior legal leadership role.

Prior to Duravant, Fox was senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary at The AZEK Company. Earlier in her career, she held senior legal roles at Century Aluminum and Thompson Creek Metals and practiced corporate and securities law at McDermott Will & Emery. This background spans corporate governance, securities law and legal support for industrial and manufacturing businesses.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker FBIN, is a home, security and digital products company. It focuses on innovative, reliable products that contribute to safety, enhance sustainability and provide luxury for residential and commercial customers.

The company’s portfolio includes trusted brands such as Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, Sentry Safe and Yale residential. These brands span categories from water and wellness products to doors, decking, security and safety solutions, providing a diversified platform in the home and security markets.