Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. recently announced that it has elected Amit Banati to its Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2020.
“We are excited to welcome Mr. Banati to Fortune Brands’ Board of Directors. His deep financial acumen, general management and operations background and significant experience in the Asia Pacific region will be an asset to our business,” said Chris Klein, Executive Chairman, Fortune Brands. “Mr. Banati’s expertise and insights will further support our focus on driving shareholder value as we continue to grow.”
Banati is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Kellogg Company, a $13 billion global organization. Prior to becoming CFO, he was Kellogg’s President for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
Before joining Kellogg Company in 2011, Banati held management, financial and strategic leadership roles at several major consumer products companies, including Mondelez, Cadbury Schweppes and Procter & Gamble. He holds a BA in Commerce from St. Xavier’s College in Calcutta, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow.
“Throughout his impressive career, Mr. Banati has demonstrated his ability to provide strategic direction, especially in dynamic situations,” said David Thomas, Lead Independent Director, Fortune Brands. “His perspective will be especially valuable as we continue to position our company for long-term success.”
