ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Following the recent appointments of a new Chief
Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman, Tupperware Brands
Corporation (NYSE: TUP) announced that Mauro Schnaidman has been elected to its Board
of Directors, effective today.
Mr. Schnaidman is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years
in the consumer product, digital and direct selling sectors. He is
the former President and Chief Executive Officer of JAFRA Cosmetics
International, a global marketer of beauty and skin care products.
In the role of CEO, Mr. Schnaidman was responsible for leading
innovation, digital and market expansion to revitalize the 60-year
old brand. Prior to his role at JAFRA Cosmetics, Mr. Schnaidman
served as Chairman of the Board and President of Southern Europe for consumer goods company,
Sara Lee, where he revamped the
product portfolio and focused on strong shopper marketing programs
that ultimately led to doubling of the size and profits of the
business. He has also held leadership roles at notable companies
PepsiCo, Unilever, AOL and Revlon throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
Mr. Schnaidman is an advisory board member of Weareknitters, a
fashion technology company; a mentor and advisor to global
high-impact startups and entrepreneurs through Endeavor.org; an
active member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO); and an
advisory board member of Exito Instituto do Empreendedorismo, a
Brazilian non-profit focused on supporting underprivileged young
people in Latin America to become
entrepreneurs. He is also a former advisory board member to Anisa
International, a premium producer of beauty devices based in
the United States.
"Bringing Mauro on to the Tupperware Brands board adds a
seasoned direct selling executive and strong leader with a proven
reputation for delivering growth that achieves market share,
revenue and profits," said Susan M.
Cameron, Chairman of the Tupperware Brands Board of
Directors. "At this pivotal time for the Company, his experience
and knowledge will be key in helping management restore the
business not only to grow but to thrive as a modern direct
seller."
"I am excited to be joining the Tupperware Brands board and work
with my fellow directors, the new leadership and entire management
team to define the strategic future of this brand," said Mr.
Schnaidman. "Tupperware has an opportunity to redefine how it goes
to market through focused marketing programs, product innovation
and the use of digital. I am confident that my experience working
across sectors and in various geographies will be valuable during
such an important time for the company."
Mr. Schnaidman will serve on the Company's Compensation and
Management Development Committee. His election brings the
Tupperware Brands Board of Directors to 13 members once newly
announced Chief Executive Officer, Miguel
Fernandez, joins the Company on April
6, 2020. Board member Chris
O'Leary will continue on the board following his role of
Interim CEO.
About Tupperware Brands Corporation
Tupperware Brands
Corporation, through an independent sales force of 2.9 million, is
a global manufacturer and marketer of innovative, premium products
through social selling. Product brands span several categories
including design-centric food preparation, storage and serving
solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand and
beauty and personal care products through the Avroy Shlain, Fuller
Cosmetics, NaturCare, Nutrimetics and Nuvo brands. For more
information, visit tupperwarebrands.com.
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