MENTOR, Ohio (News release) -- Avery Dennison Corporation, a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, announced that Matthias "Matt" Liebert has been appointed general manager of Taylor Adhesives, a wholly owned Avery Dennison subsidiary. Taylor Adhesives is a leading provider of adhesives, coatings and specialty installation products to the flooring industry.

Liebert brings to Avery Dennison two decades of experience within the flooring industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for Taylor Adhesives' strategic direction, financial performance and commercial strategy. "Matt is well-known and highly regarded across the flooring industry," says Ryan Yost, president, Avery Dennison Materials Group. "He will identify and pursue new opportunities, advance our growth priorities and deliver additional value to our customers and stakeholders."

Liebert served for 17 years as chairman, CEO and president of Uzin Utz North America, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer of product systems designed for the preparation and installation of all types of floorcoverings. Most recently, as founder of the consultancy MNL Business & Management Partners GmbH, he advised U.S. subsidiaries on market entry and growth strategies.

Liebert holds an MBA in general management from Central Connecticut State University, an MBA in information science from the University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany, and a BS in business administration from Duale Hochschule, Heidenheim, Germany.