8-K

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) January 25, 2016
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
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02(d)    Departure of Directors or Principal Officers;  Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 25, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Tupperware Brands Corporation (the “Company”) increased the number of directors of the Company from 12 to 13, and elected Meg Crofton to serve as a director, effective immediately.  The Board determined that, in its judgment, Ms. Crofton satisfies the requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and the criteria of the Board to constitute an “independent” director.  There were no arrangements or understandings pursuant to which Ms. Crofton was selected or any relationships or related transactions between the Company and Ms. Crofton of the type required to be disclosed under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules.  Ms. Crofton will serve as a member of the Board’s Compensation and Management Development 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 January 25, 2016 announcing the election of Meg Crofton to the Company’s Board.

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: January 25, 2016	By:	/s/ Thomas M. Roehlk
	Thomas M. Roehlk
	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

EX-99.1

Meg Crofton Joins Tupperware Brands Board of Directors ORLANDO, Fla., January 25, 2016 – Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) announced today that Meg Crofton has been elected to the company’s board of directors, joining 12 other board members, including Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO. “We are very happy to welcome Meg to the board,” said Goings. “Her nearly four decades of experience in operations for a large global brand and her proven track record of delivering results will bring new knowledge to our leadership team, helping to form new perspectives as we head into 2016.” Crofton is the former president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts' U.S. and France operations. She is a 35-year veteran of the Walt Disney Company, serving numerous leadership roles over the years, spanning from diversified operations, staff and executive roles. Prior to working at the Walt Disney Company, she worked for AT&T, and began her career at General Telephone & Electronics. Crofton holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing and a Master of Business Administration from University of Central Florida. “Tupperware Brands is a leading global company with a long history and powerful mission – and the brand is just getting started,” said Crofton. “I’m pleased and proud to stand alongside the leadership team and look forward to all we’ll achieve in 2016 and beyond.” Crofton has served on several boards over the years, including the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, the Florida Council of 100, the University of Florida, Orlando Health, the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness and Rollins College. 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 3.1 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 # # #