John C. Quinn to lead Roll Materials Asia Pacific organization

Avery Dennison has announced the appointment of John C. Quinn to the position of vice president and general manager, Roll Materials Asia Pacific; an Avery Dennison business with Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.

John joined Avery Dennison in 2001 as vice president and general manager of the Fastener business worldwide. In 2002, he was promoted to vice president and general manager of the Solutions Enabling Products, including Business Media and the Variable Imprint Tag and Label (VITAL) businesses. In 2005, he assumed additional responsibility for the Printer Systems Division.

Prior to joining Avery Dennison, John spent 16 years with General Electric Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of general management, business development, mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing, product marketing, and business management roles.

‘Roll Materials Asia Pacific has grown at double-digits over the last three years. We anticipate continued rapid growth and are very pleased to have John leading our organization in this region,’ said Christian Simcic, group vice president of Avery Dennison Roll Materials Worldwide. ‘John has a strong track record of attracting and developing talented employees, implementing effective business processes, and driving new product introduction. With his successful track record, John is well-positioned to lead the Asia Pacific region, which is one of the most important markets for Avery Dennison.’