Avery Dennison names new Materials Group president

Based in Hong Kong, Gravanis will be responsible for the global pressure-sensitive materials business now comprised of Label and Packaging Materials, Graphics Solutions and Reflective Solutions. Avery Dennison Materials Group serves more than 10,000 converters, brand owners and retailers worldwide, and operates in more than 30 countries.

Gravanis has held several leadership roles with Avery Dennison, including vice president of sales for Roll Materials Europe, from May 2006 to July 2010, and vice president/general manager of Roll Materials Europe Southern Region, from March 2004 to April 2006. He has also served as general manager of Roll Materials France, from May 2003 to March 2004.

Most recently he 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.

The role of Avery Dennison Materials Group president had been handled on an interim basis by Mitch Butier, Avery Denison president and chief operating officer, who said: ‘Georges is a seasoned international business leader with a tremendous track record for delivering results in both mature and emerging markets,.

‘Under his leadership, the Materials Group Asia Pacific team has achieved strong growth by executing our strategies to deliver superior service, quality and innovation.

‘Georges strives for excellence in every aspect of business, and inspires his people to do the same. He will be an excellent addition to our executive leadership team, and I look forward to his ongoing contributions in this global role.’