In 1987 Elena Putilina graduated from the Moscow medical university. Upon termination of the university worked as the practicing doctor on the system of Ministry of Railways (a multi-profile medical system), the consulting physician in the international pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD). In 1995 it was invited to a position of the area sales manager in the international pharmaceutical company Smith Kline Beecham, soon took a position of the sales director. In 1997 Elena Leonidovna came to the pharmaceutical trading company "Vremya" to a position of the development director of retail network. In 1999 received the bachelor's degree in Management at the Open University of Great Britain.
Since 2000 Elena Putilina is the Managing director of Tupperware in Russia. In 2001 under its management the company enters the market of Ukraine, in 2003 – Kazakhstan, the end of 2007 was mentioned by entry of the company into the market of Azerbaijan. In June, 2010 the first Distribyyutorny Center in Belarus opened. In 2006 Tupperware Brands Corporation selects the region of Russia and the CIS countries in a separate Cluster. Elena Putilina holds a position of the Regional Vice president of Tupperware of the CIS. Since 2006 Elena Putilina is a member of Operational Committee Tupperware Brands Corporation.
For more than 10 years under the leadership of Elena Leonidovna Putilina the Tupperware company showed high business results: the quantity Distribyyutornykh Centrov increased from 8 to 200. The cluster of Tupperware of the CIS was recognized by Tupperware Brands Corporation one of the most fast-growing in the world. For the best indicators of growth and business development in 2005 and 2007. The cluster of Tupperware of the CIS was mentioned by an award - Country of Year. At the end of 2008 and 2009 of the company diplomas and awards of the award "Goods of Year" were presented.
Since 1999, Tupperware of the CIS under the leadership of Elena Putilina receives prestigious awards, wins the annual nominations of Tupperware Brands Corporation: for accomplishment of the plan, as the most fast-growing market, as the company of year on business growth, for high standards of business and also:
* the Cluster of Tupperware of the CIS – "The country of decade of Tupperware Brands Corporation" in category the new markets * the Award for 1 place in TEAM on growth of number of active consultants – 2009. * the Company of Year on business growth. Platinum award (Growth Company of the year. Platinum) – 2008. * High quality of business: overfulfillment of the plan for all key indicators (Business Excellence) – 2008. * Recognition in 2 major Global Impact Awards nominations at the end of 2007-2008: * "Certificate: for high achievements in the field of charity and social activity and accomplishment of the business plan" * "Significant contribution to charity and high social orientation of business".
Elena Leonidovna Putilina pays special attention to professional development and motivation of personnel. Under its management projects on professional training, unique for Tupperware Brands Corporation, are developed: Business school of Tupperware (TBS), Intensive Interactive Skills training of future Distributors (IIPT), the educational project together with the leading higher education institution of Russia the State University of Management. In a career ladder of Success of Tupperware the position of Premieres of the Manager appears. For salaried employees of the central office the motivational program "The Best of the Best" works.
Elena Leonidovna actively promotes a brand in Russia and the CIS countries. Tupperware is a sponsor of the television SMAK program on Channel One, implements marketing and advertizing projects with the famous Russian artist Nikas Safronov, the all-around champion on confectionery art Alexander Seleznyov, the Russian designer Alisher and many others.
In March, 2007 Elena Putilina entered in the top list of influential business women of Russia according to the Karyera magazine (the list is published in No. 3 for 2008).
The main vital value for Elena is the family. The husband heads one of the largest companies in the sector FMCG, holding a post of the CEO of Harris SNG (Barilla Group). The daughter – Maria – the student of "The higher school of business" of MSU, faculty "International Management" where 80% of training are conducted in English.
Elena Putilina very much loves art: classical music, theater, ballet and opera. She plays the piano, is fond of psychology, takes Pilates, ballroom dances, tennis, scuba diving, rides mountain skiing and perfectly drives the car. Travels much, often happens in Spain where there is own house. Elena is complete of plans, new projects and initiatives. Is not afraid of difficulties. Her main vital credo in business is a trust and partnership. On it it builds the life and organization activity which she so successfully heads.