Avery Dennison appoints US Foods CEO to board of directors

Avery Dennison has appointed David Flitman as a director to its board, bringing extensive chief executive officer experience and deep food industry expertise to the materials science and digital identification company.

Flitman serves as chief executive officer of US Foods Holding Corporation, a leading foodservice distributor with 37.9 billion USD in fiscal 2024 revenues. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of Builders Firstsource Incorporated from 2021 to 2022 and BMC Stock Holdings Incorporated from 2018 to 2021.

'We are extremely pleased to welcome Dave to our board. He brings extensive CEO experience navigating dynamic business environments, as well as deep expertise in the food industry, a segment that represents a significant growth opportunity for Avery Dennison,' said Mitch Butier, chairman of the Avery Dennison board.

Butier added that the company looks forward to working with Flitman to continue creating long-term value for all stakeholders.

Flitman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University. The appointment reflects Avery Dennison's strategic focus on the food industry as a growth segment for its materials science and digital identification technology.