GLENDALE, Calif. -- (Business Wire)
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced that its Board of
Directors has elected Georges Gravanis as the Company’s president,
Materials Group, effective May 1, 2015. The duties were previously
handled on an interim basis by Mitch Butier, president and chief
operating officer.
“Georges is a seasoned international business leader with a tremendous
track record for delivering results in both mature and emerging
markets,” said Butier. “Under his leadership, the Materials Group Asia
Pacific team has achieved strong growth by executing our strategies to
deliver superior service, quality and innovation.”
Based in Hong Kong and reporting to Mr. Butier, Mr. Gravanis will be
responsible for the global pressure-sensitive materials businesses now
comprised of Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions and
Reflective Solutions. The group serves more than 10,000 converters,
brand owners and retailers worldwide, and operates in more than 30
countries.
Mr. Gravanis has served as vice president and general manager of the
Asia Pacific division of the Materials Group since August 2010. He will
continue in this role during the transition to new leadership.
“Georges strives for excellence in every aspect of business, and
inspires his people to do the same,” said Butier. “He will be an
excellent addition to our executive leadership team, and I look forward
to his ongoing contributions in this global role.”
Previously, Mr. Gravanis held several leadership roles with Avery
Dennison, including vice president of sales, Roll Materials Europe, from
May 2006 to July 2010; vice president/general manager, Roll Materials
Europe Southern Region, from March 2004 to April 2006; and general
manager, Roll Materials France, from May 2003 to March 2004.
Mr. Gravanis received his doctorate degree in polymer chemistry from
Scientific University in Grenoble, France.
About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging
materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are
an integral part of products used in every major market and industry.
With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees
worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations
that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.
Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales from
continuing operations of $6.3 billion in 2014. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
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