Mr. Johnny Gao is the key leader of the Materials Division, North Asia at Avery Dennison. With more than 25 years of dedicated experience at Avery Dennison, his career has covered major markets across the Asia-Pacific region.From leading supply chain management for the materials business in Greater China, to overseeing the operation of the business group in ASEAN, and now taking charge of the overall strategic planning and business performance of the Materials Division in North Asia, he has demonstrated precise judgment of industry trends, in-depth insights into regional market demands, and extensive expertise in supply chain optimization and technology implementation.
In the food industry, fewer than 5% of new products succeed despite heavy investment. As price competition intensifies, innovation is key—but how can it be brought to market faster and more reliably? How can promising products win the “last mile” of launch? Packaging and supply chain capabilities play a critical role.
This session brings together 15+ brand packaging leaders and 15+ equipment and packaging suppliers to explore key factors across the development process, from R&D to collaboration models—identifying what drives speed and success in product launches.
Brands will gain clearer strategies for supply chain collaboration, while suppliers will better understand brand needs and market dynamics. By breaking silos and reshaping partnerships, the industry can move from isolated optimization to true co-creation, improving the success rate of new products.