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Laurie Ann Goldman

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Laurie Ann Goldman
Goldman in 2016
Born
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin Tulane University
OccupationBusinessperson
SpouseJonathan Goldman (married 1991-2018)
Children3

Laurie Ann Goldman is an American businessperson and investor. She is best known for serving as the chief executive officer of Spanx from 2002 to 2014 and is the CEO of Tupperware Brands.[1]

Early life and education

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Goldman was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Donna Ruth and Julius Lazard Levy Jr. Her father was a general surgeon, board chairperson, and a professor of anatomy at Tulane Medical School.[2] Goldman is Jewish on both her parents' sides. She was raised with her two brothers, Richard and Andrew, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Goldman attended the Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, where she was on the cross country running team. She then attended H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College and the University of Texas, where she was a member of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi.[3] She attended the Moody School of Communications and graduated with honors.[4] Her first job was as a special events coordinator for Maison Blanche.

Career

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In 2013, Goldman started working in the Macy's advertising department on new brands, media relations, and store event planning.[5]

Goldman worked for 10 years at The Coca-Cola Company in marketing roles including as head of the worldwide licensing division in 54 countries.[6] During this time, she also worked on branding Coca-Cola for three Olympic Games.[7]

Goldman became the CEO of Spanx in 2002.[8][9] She had previously advised founder Sara Blakely on supply management until she was named CEO.[10] As CEO, Goldman worked to bring Spanx products to 11,500 locations across the world, including standalone Spanx stores, and to the runway at New York Fashion Week.[11] Business Insider named Goldman one of their "Sexiest CEOs Alive".[12] She exited the position in 2014.[13]

In August 2018, Goldman joined the board of New Avon[14] and took over as their CEO in January 2019.[15][16]

Goldman was named CEO of Tupperware Brands in October 2023.[17] Tupperware Brands filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024.[18]

Corporate boards and investing

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Before taking over as New Avon CEO, Goldman founded her own investing and advisory firm, LA Ventures. Goldman is on the board of directors for Guess,[19] ServiceMaster,[20] and Joe & The Juice.[21] Previously, she served on the boards of Francesca's,[22] Enviroscent, and Insightpool.[23] Goldman is also an investor in ThirdLove.[24]

Philanthropy and interests

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Goldman is on the board of the Carter Center,[25] the Anti-Defamation League,[26] and the Atlanta Committee For Progress.[27] She is involved with Citymeals-on-Wheels, Women Corporate Directors, The Committee of 200,[28] and Chief Executives Organization.

She was previously on the boards of the American Jewish Committee,[29] the Jewish Federation,[3] and Pace Academy.[30]

Goldman has been a professional speaker for the Commonwealth Institute,[31] the Fortune Most Powerful Women summit,[32] Girl Scouts of the USA,[33] and the Tulane Business Forum.[34][35] In June 2018, she spoke at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on collecting art and jewelry at the "Women and the Critical Eye" event.[36]

Accolades

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Goldman received the National Human Relations and Leadership Award from the American Jewish Committee.[37] She received the Human Relations award alongside Madeleine Albright in New York City presented by David Harris. She was listed as one of Ad Age's Top 50 Marketing Executives[38] and was a Jewish Women International honoree.[38][39]

Goldman carried the Olympic flame through Atlanta during the 1996 Summer Olympics.[40]

References

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  1. ^ Leahey, Colleen (February 11, 2014). "SPANX CEO out after building the mega-brand". Fortune. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Past TAA Award Recipients". Tulane Alumni. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Josephs, Susan. "Laurie Ann Goldman - Aspire". Jewish Woman Magazine. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014.
  4. ^ "Jonathan and Laurie Ann Goldman Endowed Excellence Fund in Business and Communication". Endowments. University of Texas at Austin. May 3, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  5. ^ Boccaccio, Katherine (April 18, 2013). "Francesca's names PetSmart, Spanx execs to board". Chain Store Age. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  6. ^ Caldwell, Carla (February 13, 2014). "Spanx CEO steps down". Atlanta Business Chronicle. American City Business Journals. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  7. ^ O'Connor, Clare (April 2, 2012). "Top Five Startup Tips From Spanx Billionaire Sara Blakely". Forbes.
  8. ^ Dunn, Laura Emily (October 13, 2014). "Women in Business: Laurie Ann Goldman, Leading Retailing Executive". HuffPost. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  9. ^ Melissa Stanger and Melia Robinson (September 26, 2013). "The Sexiest CEOs Alive!". Business Insider.
  10. ^ O'Connor, Clare (March 7, 2012). "Undercover Billionaire: Sara Blakely Joins The Rich List Thanks To Spanx". Forbes. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  11. ^ Italie, Leanne (February 5, 2014). "Models in Spanx kick off New York Fashion Week". Yahoo News.
  12. ^ Stanger, Melissa; Robinson, Melia (September 27, 2013). "The Sexiest CEOs Alive!". Business Insider. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018.
  13. ^ Moin, David (February 11, 2014). "Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman Exits". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  14. ^ "New Avon LLC Appoints Laurie Ann Goldman to Board of Managers". Avon. Archived from the original on May 6, 2019.
  15. ^ Utroske, Deanna (January 9, 2019). "Laurie Ann Goldman in as CEO at New Avon LLC". Cosmetics Design North America. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  16. ^ Deeley, Rachel (January 10, 2019). "Power Moves | Gay Times Announces CEO, Sephora Americas Names CEO". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  17. ^ Kavilanz, Parija (17 October 2023). "Tupperware picks Spanx veteran as new CEO". CNN. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  18. ^ GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, WYATTE (September 18, 2024). "Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  19. ^ Stych, Anne (October 31, 2018). "Former Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman joins Guess? Inc. board". Bizwomen. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  20. ^ "ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. Appoints Laurie Ann Goldman as Class II Director". MarketScreener. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  21. ^ "Annual Report for 1 January - 31 December 2016" (PDF). Joe & The Juice Holding A/S. April 18, 2017.
  22. ^ "Francesca's Holdings Corporation Appoints Laurie Ann Goldman and Joseph O'Leary to Its Board of Directors (NASDAQ:FRAN)". Francesca's. April 18, 2013. Archived from the original on May 4, 2013.
  23. ^ "Ex-Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman joins Insightpool board". Bizwomen. November 24, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  24. ^ Decker, Vivienne (June 17, 2016). "The Former CEO Of Victoria's Secret Is Betting On ThirdLove, Heidi Zak's Tech-Enabled Lingerie Company". Forbes. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  25. ^ Congileo, Deanna (June 21, 2010). "Carter Center Appoints New Members to Board of Councilors". The Carter Center.
  26. ^ "Community of Respect - Welcome". Cvent. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013.
  27. ^ "Atlanta Committee for Progress". Archived from the original on May 17, 2014.
  28. ^ Graves, Liza (July 28, 2013). "FACES of the South: Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO of Spanx". StyleBlueprint.
  29. ^ "Jewish Federation brings Spanx exec for women-only event". The American Israelite. March 27, 2013. Archived from the original on April 14, 2014.
  30. ^ "Pace Academy Annual Report 2014". Issuu. January 6, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  31. ^ Cordle, Ina Paiva (October 23, 2014). "Former Spanx CEO's career advice: Be yourself". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  32. ^ Sellers, Patricia (November 18, 2014). "Ex-Spanx CEO likes not knowing all the answers". Fortune. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  33. ^ Floyd, Nancy (October 7, 2013). "Girl Scouts Luncheon: Confidence boost". Nfocus. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  34. ^ "35th Annual Tulane Business Forum". Biz New Orleans. November 5, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  35. ^ Larino, Jennifer (September 19, 2014). "8 lessons former Spanx CEO learned while leading a hosiery revolution". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  36. ^ Fasel, Marion. "Video: Women Collectors Talk Jewelry at the MET". theadventurine.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  37. ^ "2012 Annual Report". American Jewish Committee. June 6, 2013.
  38. ^ a b Thompson, Stephanie (November 7, 2005). "Spanx". Ad Age. Crain Communications. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  39. ^ "Balance of Power". JLife OC. January 24, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  40. ^ Strate, Katherine (February 14, 2013). "Spanx CEO, Buckhead Resident Laurie Ann Goldman to Serve as Keynote Speaker at MAX Awards". Buckhead, GA. Patch Media.
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