(Updates)
** Shares of consumer products co Tupperware Brands TUP.N
up 8.9% at $2.2, premarket
** Co appoints Laurie Ann Goldman as President, CEO and a
Director of the Board
** Goldman replaces Miguel Fernandez; Fernandez will no
longer serve as a director of the Board, effective immediately
** Three new directors also join board, says co
** "Now is the right time to bring in new leadership, and
Laurie Ann is exceptionally well-suited to advance our long-term
strategy and accelerate growth," said Susan Cameron, chair of
Tupperware's board.
** As of last close, TUP shares down 51.2% YTD
(Reporting by Rupali Chaudhary in Bengaluru)
((Rupali.chaudhary@thomsonreuters.com))