Amcor names $6B Avery Dennison veteran and Lowe’s IR chief to global leadership roles
AMCR•Amcor appointed Ryan Yost as Division President of Global Flexible Packaging Solutions to drive growth across healthcare, protein, pet food and beauty following his 25-year tenure leading Avery Dennison’s $6 billion Materials Group. Kate Pearlman becomes Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasury to enhance capital-market alignment and shareholder engagement.
1. Leadership Appointments
Amcor appointed Ryan Yost as Division President of Global Flexible Packaging Solutions and Kate Pearlman as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasury. These roles report to the CEO and CFO respectively and are designed to strengthen its packaging platform and capital market engagement.
2. Ryan Yost's Background
Yost brings 25 years of leadership at Avery Dennison, including as President of its $6 billion Materials Group. He will oversee organic growth across end markets such as healthcare, protein, pet food and beauty from his U.S. base.
3. Kate Pearlman's Background
Pearlman has over 20 years of investor relations and treasury experience at Fortune 200 companies, most recently as Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer at Lowe’s. She will lead Amcor’s global IR and treasury operations to enhance capital-market alignment and shareholder engagement.
4. Strategic Impact and Transitions
Yost is expected to accelerate Amcor’s flexible packaging growth strategy, while Pearlman will strengthen alignment between financial operations and investor communication. They succeed retiring and relocating predecessors, who will remain advisors through year-end to ensure a smooth transition.
