AVERY DENNISON CORP (AVY)
Sector: Materials
Sector: Materials
AVERY DENNISON CORP - Executive Compensation
SVP & Chief Legal Officer
Executive Compensation
Ignacio J. Walker serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Avery Dennison Corporation, a Fortune 500 multinational corporation specializing in labeling, packaging materials, and digital identification solutions. In this capacity, he leads the global legal team, overseeing all aspects of corporate legal affairs, including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, litigation, and corporate governance. Walker's strategic guidance supports the company's innovation-driven growth, sustainability initiatives, and risk management across its operations in over 50 countries. Prior to joining Avery Dennison in 2019 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Walker built a distinguished career in-house and in private practice. At Mattel, Inc., he rose to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, managing high-stakes intellectual property disputes, global trade compliance, and product liability matters during a period of significant business transformation. Earlier, as an associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, he advised on complex corporate transactions, securities offerings, and cross-border deals for Fortune 100 clients. Walker earned his J.D. from UCLA School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University. Walker's tenure at Avery Dennison has been marked by key achievements, including the seamless integration of strategic acquisitions like CCL Industries' RFID business, bolstering the company's leadership in smart labeling technology. He has championed enhanced ESG compliance frameworks and navigated evolving global regulations, such as data privacy laws and supply chain transparency requirements. His collaborative leadership style and deep expertise have fortified Avery Dennison's reputation for ethical governance and operational resilience.