Early Life
Lynda Rae Harris was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1943, and was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father was a film distributor, and she had a recurring role in a children's television show at age four. After attending Harriton High School, and a brief stint at a local college, she started her own advertising agency, Lynda Limited, at 19.
Rise to Success
Lynda Resnick's career is marked by her co-founding of The Wonderful Company with her husband, Stewart Resnick. The Wonderful Company is the parent company of a diverse portfolio of brands. Her marketing expertise has been instrumental in the success of brands like POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, and Wonderful Pistachios. In 1979, the Resnicks acquired Teleflora, where Lynda's marketing campaigns earned her a Gold Effie Award. She led the marketing efforts of The Wonderful Company, turning agricultural commodities into leading consumer brands.
Key Business Strategies
Resnick's strategies include innovative marketing, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on product development. She has been praised for transforming agricultural products into household names. The Wonderful Company's success is also attributed to its vertical integration and focus on sustainability.
Philanthropy
Lynda Resnick and her husband are known for their significant philanthropic efforts, donating over $2.5 billion to various causes. Their contributions focus on education, health, community development, and sustainability. Notable donations include $750 million to Caltech for environmental sustainability research, and $50 million each to the University of California, Davis, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
