Job Description

As the Board and Executive Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting Fortune Brands' Board of Directors and senior executive leadership by managing high-touch logistics, complex travel, and seamless coordination of meetings and events. This highly visible role requires exceptional organizational acumen, unwavering discretion, and the ability to execute flawlessly in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

You will directly lead the planning and execution of all Board meetings—both on and offsite—while also supporting broader corporate engagement through event planning and onsite meeting coordination. Acting as a key liaison between the Board, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams, this role builds trust through professionalism, adaptability, and service excellence.

At Fortune Brands, we value individuals who bring agility, collaboration, and sound judgment to their work. You’ll be expected to Think Fast by anticipating needs, navigating fast-paced logistics, and making informed decisions with precision. Success in this role also requires you to Work It Together —building strong, trust-based relationships with Board members, executives, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution across all touchpoints. And when challenges arise, we count on you to Make the Hard Call , exercising discretion, professionalism, and the ability to balance high expectations with thoughtful, timely action.

Position Location :This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

What you will be doing:

Board Meeting Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning and logistics for five annual Board meetings, including three hosted at company headquarters and two offsite.
• Coordinate all aspects of event execution: venue selection, catering, A/V and IT setup, secure materials, transportation, and scheduling.
• Ensure a seamless, professional experience with no downtime or disruption, maintaining a continuous state of preparedness.

Executive Support

• Serve as Executive Assistant to the Board, managing complex travel logistics including private aviation, accommodations, and dining.
• Anticipate Board member preferences and needs to deliver a high-standard, personalized experience.
• Build close working relationships with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief of Staff to align on board-related engagements and events.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish strong and trusted relationships with Board members and senior leaders through discretion, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Serve as a resource to internal teams seeking to host meetings at headquarters—providing planning guidance and facilitating key vendor introductions.
• Represent the company’s values in every interaction, managing high expectations with grace and reliability.

Administrative Excellence

• Maintain detailed calendars, itineraries, and documentation for all Board-related activities and meetings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure organizational readiness and coordination across departments.
• Lead the planning of larger corporate meetings and events that elevate internal engagement and foster executive alignment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting senior executives and/or Board of Directors, with strong exposure to event and meeting planning.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills; thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills; able to build rapport with senior-level stakeholders.
• Discreet, poised, and detail-oriented with a high degree of professionalism.
• Experience managing travel logistics, including private air travel, is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $126,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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