Leadership Bios | Avery Dennison

Anil K. Sharma
Vice President + General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials
– Asia Pacific

Anil K. Sharma is responsible for the strategic development and growth initiatives of Avery Dennison businesses in Asia Pacific.

Prior to joining Avery Dennison, Anil was the vice president of sales North America for Johnson Diversey and their food and beverage hygiene businesses. He also held a number of increasingly senior commercial and business management positions at Diversey Inc, a global leader in industrial detergents and sanitizers, jointly owned by the SC Johnson family and Unilever.

Anil is a mechanical engineer and holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. Anil joined Avery Dennison in 2010 and is based in Gurgaon, India.

We asked Anil:

What inspires you?
Stories of success against all odds.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
India—unpredictable at every turn. Culinary delights, culture mix, chaos and the opportunities it presents.

Other than spending time with friends and family, what do you do in your spare time?
Going to the gym and playing badminton. Also, gadgets are my passion.

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Jeroen Diderich

Vice President + General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials – North America

Jeroen Diderich is responsible for Label and Graphic Materials North America, including the Global Reflectives business and the recently acquired self-wound overlaminate business of ACPO Ltd.

Jeroen joined Avery Dennison in 2003 and was most recently the vice president and general manager of the Label and Graphic Materials Europe business. He has held previous leadership roles in marketing, sales, and supply chain and operations.

Prior to joining the company, Jeroen had ten years of experience in the paper industry, most recently as vice president, supply chain, procurement and customer service for Sappi Fine Paper North America in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).

He studied business economics and marketing at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, and business management at IMD in Lausanne (CH) and the Wharton Business School (USA). Jeroen is currently based in Mentor, Ohio.

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Roger Machado
Vice President + General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials – North Asia

Roger Machado is responsible for the strategic development and growth initiatives of Label and Graphic Material in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.

Roger joined Avery Dennison in 2001 as a supply chain consultant for Materials Group Europe as part of the integration of Jackstadt. He has since served in a broad variety of roles around the world with increasing levels of scope and responsibility, most recently as vice president of operations and supply chain for Materials Group Asia Pacific. Roger is based in Shanghai, China.

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Ronaldo Mello
Vice President + General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials
– Latin America

Ronaldo Mello is responsible for the strategic development and growth initiatives of Avery Dennison’s businesses in Latin America.

Ronaldo joined Avery Dennison from Itap Bemis, the largest flexible packaging company in Latin America, where he held a number of management positions, culminating in director of its Dixie Toga Flexible Division. He has extensive experience in the packaging industry, having worked for local and multinational companies in increasingly responsible general management, sales, business development and finance roles.

Ronaldo received his B.S. in business administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo, Brazil, and also attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Program—The General Manager Program. Ronaldo joined Avery Dennison in 2009 and is based in Vinhedo, Brazil.

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Kamran Kian
Vice President – Global Operations + Supply Chain

Kamran Kian is responsible for managing operations and the supply chain at a global level for Avery Dennison's Label and Graphic Materials. He also oversees the Corporate EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) function.

He has served in his currently global capacity since 2006. From 2004 to 2006 Kamran served as Vice President and General Manager of Materials businesses in Australia and New Zealand. From 2000 to 2004 he led the integration of the Stimsonite acquisition in Avery Dennison’s reflective business and expanded the business globally. From 1995 to 2000 Kamran was based in Luxembourg, Europe serving in many operational and technical roles including the director of European operations. Prior to that he was based in California and served in many operations and technical roles.

Kamran received his Engineering degree from California Polytechnic University in 1990. He joined Avery Dennison in 1985 and is currently based in Mentor, Ohio.

We asked Kamran:

What inspires you?
Helping people in my organization achieve highs that they did not think were achievable and seeing them move up the ladder of success.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
I would live in France because you have the Alps, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the English Channel or La Manche Sea, the wine, the food, the culture and its beautiful cities. And this is where I intend to live in a few years!

Other than spending time with friends and family, what do you do in your spare time?
Catch up on the world news and drink wine.

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Garrett Gabel
Vice President – Global Finance, Label and Graphic Materials

Garrett Gabel is responsible for all global Label and Graphic Materials group finance activities and providing insights into the marketplace and Label and Graphic Materials group’s business performance.

Gabel has been at Avery Dennison since 2003, having held a broad range of responsibilities in multiple regions and business units, including finance leadership roles in Asia and Europe. Most recently, he served as vice president, finance and investor relations for the Avery Dennison corporation.

Garrett earned an MBA from the Anderson School of UCLA and a BBA in financial economics from Bowling Green State University.

We asked Garrett:

What inspires you?
I am always inspired by the rate of change and level of success possible when a great idea is pursued by someone with passion and dedication.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
If I could live anywhere in the world it would probably be in a cabin on a mountainside. I believe the raw beauty and sometimes harsh realities of nature bring out the best in people.

Other than spending time with friends and family, what do you do in your spare time?
I try to get outside in my spare time, where I can hear my own thoughts and find some balance. This gives me the energy I need to move forward.

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Ken Schwartz
Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Label and Graphic Materials

Ken Schwartz is an attorney who leads the global Label and Graphic Materials group’s legal team. Ken and his global team are responsible for all aspects of legal matters affecting the company’s operations, including: regulatory compliance; contract preparation management and enforcement; investigations (internal and external); litigation and dispute resolution; and intellectual property (including inventions, patents, and trade secrets).

Ken joined Avery Dennison in 2006 after 16 years in private law firm practice in Cleveland and Chicago.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and political science from Kent State University and a Juris Doctor and Master of Arts joint degree from University of Illinois.

Ken lives in Ohio, has two teenage daughters, and is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast.

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Henrik Kajueter
Vice President, Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions

Henrik is responsible for strategic planning as well as mergers and acquisitions for the Label and Graphics Materials group at Avery Dennison.

Henrik joined our company in 2008 as the Director of Marketing for the Europe region. Prior to Avery Dennison Henrik held senior marketing positions at General Electric and DHL as well as an Associate Principal role at McKinsey & Co.

Henrik holds a Ph.D in Physics from Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA.

He lives with his family close to Duesseldorf, Germany.

We asked Henrik:

What inspires you?
Analytically challenging problems and the chance to shape our future.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Munich, I love the mountains.

Other than spending time with friends and family, what do you do in your spare time?
Gardening - the perfect balance to a week spent in meeting rooms or planes.

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Deena Baker-Nel
Vice President, Human Resources, Label and Graphic Materials

Deena Baker-Nel is responsible for shaping and executing people strategies that ensure Avery Dennison has an inspired, engaged workforce, a robust talent pipeline and that the company is actively involved in the communities in which employees live and work.

Deena has more than 20 years of human resources experience and more than 12 years experience at Avery Dennison. Prior to joining the company, Deena held a number of HR and other leadership positions, in conjunction with three international assignments (two in London and one in Johannesburg).

Deena earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and master’s degree in counseling from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Deena is based in The Netherlands.

We asked Deena:

What inspires you?
The ambition of so many to be their best and to serve others.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
I’d split my time between London (friends, culture), Cape Town (family, wine, climate), and Southern California (friends, climate) and spend the remaining three months traveling, exploring different parts of Asia (culture).

Other than spending time with friends and family, what do you do in your spare time?
I like to power walk, organize and work on projects. I’ve just finished a family photo scanning project and am in progress with an ancestry project, with special emphasis on my Italian family.

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Pascale Wautelet
Vice President, Global Research and Development,
Label and Graphic Materials

Pascale Wautelet leads the global R&D network, including oversight of our seven regional R&D centers and teams. In this position Pascale provides vision and innovation direction to a team of 300 + scientists, and drives an innovative pipeline of products and solutions for the Label and Graphic Materials business.

Pascale joined Avery Dennison in 2017 after more than 20 years of domestic and international experience across multiple functions in the chemical/petrochemical/plastic industry, including flexible packaging and labeling. Prior to joining the company, Pascale was Global Technology Director at Jindal Films, overseeing corporate innovation and research and development across Europe and North America. Prior to that, she worked 17 years for ExxonMobil where she held multiple leadership positions of increasing responsibilities in Operations, R&D and Sales.

Pascale earned her PhD in Materials and Polymer Chemistry and Physics, and received a master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry from the University Louis Pasteur of Strasbourg, France. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Chemistry from the University of Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.

Pascale lives in The Hague, Netherlands with her husband and their two teenagers.

We asked Pascale:

What inspires you?
I’m inspired by the opportunity to meet authentic people from different cultures and horizons. I’m curious by nature and for me it has always been extremely easy to connect with people and engage to see beyond the obvious. I’m very intuitive in my approach, but over the years I have learned the importance to be more intentional in my relation to people, to customize my approach and make it personal. There is not one single recipe. It requires time, and you need to make it relevant to the diversity of personalities, cultures, geographies or situations. This is the way I like to engage with people, to earn their trust and loyalty and be impactful. This is the way I inspire and motivate my teams to always go above and beyond what they believe they can accomplish.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be
and why?
There are so many places I would like to be! It’s always about unique moments and memories. It can be an extraordinary landscape, a place that reminds you a pleasant experience in your life or simply a place where you spend quality time with your friends and family. I think I would like a place that combines the warmth of South American culture, the amazing flavor of Provençal cuisine and a combination of mountain and sea...maybe that unique spot is Tuscany

Other than spending time with friends and family, what do you do in your spare time?
With no hesitation...cooking! My friends and family would tell you that I’m an extraordinary chef (maybe that’s why I’m a chemist!). My favorite hobby is to go to an open market, get inspired by the most fresh products, and then I can spend the rest of the day preparing a good meal. This is the most amazing relaxing time!

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Robyn Buma
Vice President – Global Procurement, Label and Graphic Materials + Industrial and Healthcare Materials

Robyn Buma leads the global procurement function for the Label and Graphic Materials and Industrial and Healthcare Materials segments. In this position, she is responsible for delivering sustainable competitive advantage through the latest thinking and best practices in the areas of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship development and procurement excellence.

Together with her team, Robyn is tasked with ensuring the company stays on the leading edge of material trends, especially in support of their 2025 sustainability goals.

Robyn joined Avery Dennison in 2000 and has served in a variety of roles across the procurement, product management and product development functions -- in both regional and global capacities.

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