Olivier Lavaud

Olivier Lavaud is the President of Release Liners at Mativ. Previously, he served as the Vice President and General Manager of Silicone Release Liners at the former Neenah, Inc., and is based in Andoain, Spain.

Prior to his time at Neenah, Inc., Olivier spent almost 10 years at ITASA, which was acquired by Neenah, Inc., in 2021. At ITASA, he served as a Sales Director, General Manager and eventually the Chief Executive Officer before transitioning to Neenah, Inc. From 2004 to 2006, he served as the Owner of Peterson Espanola SA and from 2006 to 2012, served as the Product Line Manager of Goscogne Laminates in Dax, France. Olivier started his career at Alhstrom Paper Group as a Sales Manager in 1996 and spent almost 10 years between the U.S., Australia and France locations.

Olivier received his degree from the E.S.C.E. International Business School in Paris, France in 1996.