FORTUNE BRANDS

BRUCE
CARBONARI has been
named Chief Executive, in addition to his current position
of President and Chief Operating Officer. The new
appointment will take effect January 1. Carbonari will
succeed NORM
WESLEY, who has
been CEO since 1999. Wesley will continue to serve as
Chairman of the board of directors. Carbonari, a 17-year
company veteran, also was elected to the board.