Appvion announces the appointment of Laurie Andriate as CEO

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Appvion announced that it has appointed Laurie D. Andriate as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding George Wurtz upon his retirement.

“Laurie brings a strong track record of commercial leadership in specialty materials and a disciplined approach to value creation. We are appreciative of George’s efforts in positioning Appvion for success and are excited about the significant opportunities that lie ahead under Laurie’s leadership.”

Prior to joining Appvion, Laurie led Henkel AG & Co.’s global coatings, sealants and treatment business unit that focused on metal packaging, processing and coil applications for a wide variety of industries. Greg Gleason, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch and Appvion Board Member, commented, “Laurie brings a strong track record of commercial leadership in specialty materials and a disciplined approach to value creation. We are appreciative of George’s efforts in positioning Appvion for success and are excited about the significant opportunities that lie ahead under Laurie’s leadership.”

Laurie Andriate also commented, “I am excited to join the Appvion team as CEO, and to partner with Wynnchurch in leading Appvion through its next chapter of growth. Appvion is well positioned as a market leader in direct thermal coatings with innovative products, service, and technical expertise. I look forward to continuing to build on their strong history of success and innovation in labels, packaging, and other attractive end-markets.”