The Forum's members are a group of influential global business leaders who are committed to creating opportunities for women as an integral part of their core business, corporate social responsibility agendas, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. |
Forum Members
Eduardo Belmont Lloyd Blankfein Henryka Bochniarz Frank J. Brown Kevin M. Campbell John T. Chambers Kristin Clemet Rick Goings Kevin L. Kelly Sung-joo Kim Yang Lan Wendy Luhabe Dennis Nally Marilyn Carlson Nelson Hüsnü M. Özyeǧin Rex W. Tillerson Lynn Taliento Elena Viyella de Paliza Nitin Paranjpe Mark Parker Peter Sands James S. Turley Mona Zulficar
Member Background | Company Information | Focus on Women's Empowerment Member BackgroundRick Goings has led Tupperware Brands Corporation since 1997, after many years of experience in direct sales and women's product markets. He is a director of RR Donnelley and has served on several other corporate boards. Mr. Goings is a trustee of Rollins College and a World Economic Forum participant. He is also chairman emeritus of the national board of governors for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Mr. Goings was educated at Guilford College and served in the U.S. Navy on the Destroyer, USS Power.
Company InformationTupperware Brands sells quality products for the kitchen and home, as well as for beauty and personal care, in over 100 countries. Product brands and categories include food preparation, storage and serving solutions through the Tupperware brand, and beauty and personal care products through Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, Nuvo and Swissgarde brands.
Focus on Women's EmpowermentTupperware Brands was an early pioneer of the direct sales marketing approach, introducing its plastic products to American women over 60 years ago. Self-employed sales associates – mostly women – demonstrated and sold the company's products to small groups of people in customers' homes. Sales force members were able to develop their own careers and timetables, build confidence, and establish personal networks while receiving training and recognition from the company. Today, there are more than two million Tupperware sales associates worldwide. A Tupperware party is launched in someone's home every two and a half seconds. Knowing how much women can contribute to the economy and to their own economic well-being, Tupperware Brands has aligned its business strategies with a vigorous social investment program designed to enlighten, educate and empower women and girls. The Chain of Confidence campaign honors women and helps build upon the strength and motivation that can come when they connect with and support each other. Over the past decade, the Tupperware Brands Foundation has also invested over $21 million in women's and girls' initiatives around the world. |
