Iconex® Names New Vice President of Operations

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Jino John

9/22/20262 min read

Iconex®, an M2S Group company, appointed Nick Savelieff, MBA, a 25-year operations veteran, as vice president of operations.

An experienced executive, Savelieff specializes in large-scale manufacturing and supply chain operations, including multi-site leadership, change management, process engineering, data analytics, capacity expansion, lean transformation, and more.

In his role, Savelieff will ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient manufacturing, while enabling profitable growth. He will provide daily oversight of enterprise-wide safety, quality, and integrated supply chain functions, and align operational capabilitieswith market needs.

“Nick is an exceptional, results-driven leader and we are delighted to welcome him to the team,” said Beth White, chief operating officer, M2S Group. “He has a reputation for strategically driving transformative results and operational excellence while buildinghigh-performing teams and accountable cultures. He will bring incredible value to our leadership and operations teams.”

Savelieff previously served as vice president of operations at ATI Specialty Materials, a multi-billion-dollar producer of high-performance metals and specialty steels, and at Mactac®, a leading supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Before that, he spent nearly a decade in leadership positions at Avery Dennison Corporation, including site manager, director of quality, and global account director. Savelieff began his career at GE Plastics in 2000 and was fast-tracked to management. He alsoheld manager roles at Sabic Innovative Plastics.

Savelieff holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from John Carroll University. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and is fluent in English, Arabic,and French.

To learn more about Iconex’s business operations or to schedule an interview with Savelieff, contact Brittany Eppley at brittany.eppley@iconex.comor 330.280.7715.

About Iconex

Iconex®, an M2S Group company based in Morristown, Tenn., is a leading provider of variable information label solutions that help organizations streamline operations, improve productivity, enhance customer experiences, increase accuracy, and advancesustainability goals. A tradition of innovation dating back to 1887 laid the foundation for an extensive portfolio including Sticky Media™, MAXstick™, and other patented lined and linerless labeling technologies trusted by the world’s largest brands. Iconexserves the quick-service restaurant, hospitality, grocery, retail, pharmacy, e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing markets with innovative labeling solutions that drive efficiency and measurable business results.

About M2S Group

M2S Group is a North America-headquartered global leader in material science and high-performance solutions. Through its industry-leading business units: Iconex, Decorative Films, Appvion, and Nekoosa, the company delivers innovative products including variableinformation labels, functional and aesthetic window films, direct thermal paper and films, specialty print media, and beyond. Powered by our 1,300+ team members across the globe, M2S Group combines strong partnerships, focused innovation, relentless commitmentto sustainability, and operational excellence to shape the future of materials and enhance the way people experience everyday life.