Avery Dennison has appointed Deon Stander as its new president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Previously the vice president and general manager of the company’s Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) division, Mr Stander joined Avery Dennison in 2007 as part of the acquisition of Paxar, where he had worked since 2003.
In addition to his nearly seven years heading up the RBIS division, Mr Stander has also served as Avery Dennison’s sustainability leader, where he was a key figure in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy. As COO, he will now be responsible for the company’s global business operations, with all business unit leaders reporting to him.
‘Deon has led the remarkable transformation of our RBIS business, establishing a strong foundation for profitable growth, and he has been an excellent thought partner at the enterprise level,’ commented Mitch Butier, chairman and CEO at Avery Dennison. ‘He is highly respected throughout the company for his exemplary vision, and I look forward to our continued partnership. This appointment reflects the next evolution of our leadership capabilities that will enable our continued success over the long term, as we accelerate our strategies to deliver value for all of our stakeholders.’
