Avery Dennison makes key appointment

Avery Dennison has appointed Pascale Wautelet global vice president of R&D for its label and graphic materials group. She succeeds Hassan Rmaile, who was promoted earlier in the year as vice president and general manager for global graphics and reflective solutions and vice president, global technology and ventures for Avery Dennison.

In her new role Wautelet - who has a PhD in materials and polymer chemistry and physics - will oversee seven regional R&D centres and a team of 300+ scientists. She has been with Avery Dennison since July 2017 as vice president, label and graphic materials for Europe, Middle East and Africa.