Stander Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that Deon Stander has been appointed president and chief operating officer (COO), effective March 1, 2022. Stander has served as vice president and general manager of the company’s Retail Branding and Information Solutions (RBIS) division since June 2015, where he led a significant transformation of the business. In addition, as Avery Dennison’s sustainability leader, he has served as a key architect in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy and partnering across the company’s businesses to develop and implement an ambitious roadmap.
As COO, Stander will be responsible for the company’s global business operations, with all business unit leaders reporting to him. Mitch Butier continues as chairman and CEO.