Avery Dennison Corporation names Georges Gravanis as president, Materials Group, effective May 1, 2015. The duties were previously handled on an interim basis by Mitch Butier, president and chief operating officer. Mr. Gravanis will be responsible for the global pressure-sensitive materials businesses now comprised of Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions and Reflective Solutions.

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Avery Dennison names Georges Gravanis as President, Materials Group

Apr 29, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Avery Dennison Corporation names Georges Gravanis as president, Materials Group, effective May 1, 2015. The duties were previously handled on an interim basis by Mitch Butier, president and chief operating officer, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

“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.

Avery Dennison is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions.