UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 9, 2015
 
TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-11657
(Commission File Number)
36-4062333
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
14901 South Orange Blossom Trail,
Orlando, Florida
32837
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 407-826-5050
 
____________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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ITEM 5.02(D)    ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Effective July 9, 2015, the Tupperware Brands Corporation Board of Directors elected Richard T. Riley to its board.  Mr. Riley will serve as a member of the Audit, Finance and Corporate Responsibility Committee.

A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01(C)      EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1         Press release of Tupperware Brands Corporation dated July 9, 2015 announcing the election of Richard T. Riley to the Company’s board of directors.






Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION
 
 
 
Date: July 9, 2015
By:
/s/ Thomas M. Roehlk
 
Thomas M. Roehlk
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary





Richard T. Riley Joins Tupperware Brands Board of Directors ORLANDO, Fla., July 9, 2015—Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) announced today that Richard T. Riley has been elected to the company’s board of directors, joining 11 other board members, including Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO “We’re delighted to add Richard to our board,” said Goings. “His breadth of knowledge in global and emerging markets will contribute valuable expertise to our leadership team. This addition reflects our continuing goal to tap into emerging markets and we look forward to his contributions.” Riley, 59, is currently the independent chairman of the board of Cimpress, N.V., an international market leader in personalized products and services for small businesses. He has served in senior executive positions with Lojack Corporation, New England Business Service, Inc. and Rapidforms, Inc., after beginning his career at Arthur Andersen & Co. Riley is a CEO with almost four decades of hands-on experience leading successful public and privately held businesses in a wide variety of industries. “This is an exciting time for Tupperware Brands, and I’m delighted to join the board,” said Riley. “Tupperware Brands is an innovative, leading global company and I’m looking forward to working with its strong leadership team.” About Tupperware Brands Corporation Tupperware Brands Corporation is the leading global marketer of innovative, premium products across multiple brands utilizing a relationship-based selling method through an independent sales force of 2.9 million. Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand and beauty and personal care products through the Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller Cosmetics, NaturCare, Nutrimetics and Nuvo brands. Media Contact Elinor Steele, Tupperware Brands 407-826-8448 ElinorSteele@Tupperware.com # # #

 
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