Tupperware Brands Corporation announced it has appointed Mariela Matute to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Matute brings more than two decades of finance experience in the technology, consumer and manufacturing sectors.
“We welcome Mariela to the team as a critical player in our Turnaround Plan to help us restore our iconic brand to growth,” said Miguel Fernandez, Tupperware Brands President & Chief Executive Officer. “Our goal is to build a business that is as big as our brand, delivering value to all of our stakeholders and enabling more consumers than ever before to access our loved and trusted products. Mariela’s deep financial acumen will be a significant benefit to us as we execute on our strategy and look to optimize revenue, margin and market share opportunities. I am confident she will help us to accelerate the pace of change as we transform our business model into one that serves all channels where consumers want to shop the Tupperware brand.”
Matute will now help develop omnichannel business strategies as part of the brand’s executive team, and will be responsible for strategically leading and managing all aspects of the company’s global finance function, including finance and accounting, FP&A, financial reporting, investor relations, tax and government affairs, treasury, audit and enterprise risk management and geographic finance organizations.
Matute assumes this role from Sandra Harris, who was previously functioning as both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.