Michael Colarossi

As a Senior Executive in Avery Dennison’s $1.2B Apparel Solutions division, Michael Colarossi is the driving force behind its culture of innovation — leading a global technical innovation team whose products deliver double-digit revenue and enhance performance. Under his leadership, the organization has adopted a strategic view — prioritizing solutions that shape the industry’s future, while meeting rigorous compliance standards. Colarossi was instrumental in developing Avery Dennison’s 2025 sustainability goals and the Apparel Solutions’ Global Experience Centres. Prior to joining AD (2013), he held numerous manufacturing and engineering positions in the US and China. Colarossi holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, is a frequent speaker on innovation and sustainability, and is fluent in Mandarin.