New Tupperware CEO Laurie Ann Goldman brings deep omnichannel expertise
The new face at the helm of Orlando-headquartered kitchen goods manufacturer Tupperware Brands Corp. (NYSE: TUP) — one of the region's largest publicly traded companies —comes with a deep history in consumer goods.
Laurie Ann Goldman, who was named to the role of CEO and board director on Oct. 17, has a resume including major brands such as Spanx, Avon and Guess.
Goldman's background includes serving as CEO at popular shapewear maker Spanx Inc. since 2002, the same year the company released shapewear specifically marketed to moms. Soon, actor Gwenneth Paltrow was wearing Spanx and talking about it publicly, followed by Oprah Winfrey doing the same in 2006.