About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 26,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2013. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Job Description
About the Role
Avery Dennison is seeking a high-impact Innovation Manager in AMEA to drive strategic growth, by leading the end to end innovation process and outcomes in the region.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the innovation agenda for a high-growth region, working directly with senior leadership on strategic priorities and shaping the future growth agenda for AMEA.
Key Responsibilities
1. Insight Generation & Opportunity Identification
- Lead structured market discovery and insight generation across AMEA
- Lead deep-dive ecosystem interviews (brands, converters, retailers, regulators, etc.)
- Identify unmet and unarticulated needs across key segments and industries
- Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into transparent opportunity areas
2. Innovation Pipeline Development
- Build and manage a robust innovation funnel aligned with AMEA strategic priorities
- Evaluate opportunities using structured frameworks (market attractiveness, feasibility, ROI)
- Drive concept development from idea to validated business case
- Partner with regional and global teams to align innovation priorities
3. End-to-End Project Management
- Lead cross-functional innovation projects from ideation to commercialization
- Track progress, manage stakeholders, and ensure timelines and outcomes are met