From high finance to Fortune's board

Fortune Brands Home & Security, an industry-leading home and security product company, elected Susan Saltzbart Kilsby to its board of directors. She was elected by the board at its July 28, 2015, board meeting, and her position is effective immediately.

“We are excited to welcome Ms. Kilsby to Fortune Brands’ board of directors. She is a well-respected and accomplished global business leader who brings a wealth of experience to our organization,” said David Thomas, non-executive chairman, board of directors, Fortune Brands. “Her vast experience combined with deep industry knowledge is a true asset to help lead our organization towards continued success.”

Kilsby spent most of her career at Credit Suisse AG, holding a variety of senior positions, including managing director of European mergers and acquisitions of Credit Suisse and most recently serving as senior adviser until her retirement in May 2014.

Kilsby also worked in investment banking having held senior positions with The First Boston Corporation, Bankers Trust and Barclays de Zoete Wedd.