Newman's Own Appoints Joe Tripodi to Newman's Own Board of Directors

Newman's Own Appoints Joe Tripodi to Newman's Own Board of Directors

WESTPORT, Conn., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own, Inc. today announced that Joseph V. Tripodi has been elected to the Newman's Own Board of Directors. Newman's Own, Inc. the food and beverage company founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman in 1982, donates 100% of the profits and royalties from Newman's Own products to charity.

Mr. Tripodi brings more than 30 years of experience in marketing, customer, commercial, and general management leadership to Newman's Own with a background as the Chief Marketing Officer for global brands, such as Subway, Coca-Cola, and MasterCard. Throughout his career, he was responsible for developing and launching numerous products, services, and memorable advertising and sponsorship campaigns. 

"We are delighted to have Joe join the Newman's Own Board of Directors. His distinguished career and expertise in marketing and product innovation at major global brands will be tremendous assets to our organization," said Bob Forrester, Co-Chairman of Newman's Own, Inc. and President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation. "Joe joins our board with great enthusiasm to provide insight and help us continue Paul Newman's commitment to high quality products and contributing 100% of the profits to charity. He is strongly aligned with our purpose bringing a lifetime commitment to philanthropy."

Mr. Tripodi recently retired from Subway where he was Chief Marketing Officer from 2016-2018. At Subway, he was primarily focused on the stewardship of the Subway brand globally, Innovation/R&D, Corporate Social Responsibility, PR, Food Safety and Quality, Subway Digital, and Advertising and Communications...