US manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labelling materials, retail tag, ticketing and branding systems Avery Dennison Corporation has appointed Timothy Clyde as group vice president, Specialty Materials and Converting (SMC), effective July 16.

In his new role, Mr Clyde is responsible for the company’s Graphics and Reflective Products Division, Specialty Tape Division, Performance Polymers Division, Specialty Converting Division and Performance Films Division. In addition, he will continue to be responsible for Corporate Global Operations and Supply Chain.