Welcome, PPC’s New Board Chair, Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box!
During the induction ceremony at our Fall Meeting in Austin, Brodie laid out her strategic direction for the association for 2023 and beyond.
With over 14 years of experience in the paperboard packaging industry, PPC’s new Board Chair Laura Brodie has served as Vice President and now President of Burt Rigid Box, a recognized industry leader in luxury custom paperboard packaging. Brodie has a breadth of industry experience to help her lead the North American association for paperboard packaging manufacturers over the next two years.
During the induction ceremony at PPC’s recent Fall Meeting, Brodie laid out her strategic direction for the association for 2023 and beyond. “Increasing and growing the energy of our new and upcoming leaders in the organization is a top priority,” Brodie said. “Across many industries and organizations, there’s a persistent issue retaining and growing talent – it’s more important than ever to give opportunities to team members who are looking for outside interaction, so they can grow both their networks and skill sets.” To this end, PPC aims to provide members with training opportunities through its biannual Folding Carton Boot Camp events that are ideal for anyone new to cartons. Not only does Boot Camp provide a comprehensive education on folding carton points and processes, but it also brings professionals together both in-person and virtually to connect, network, and collaborate.
Second, Brodie seeks to increase collaboration throughout PPC, thereby honing the vision and value of the association. “By creating more opportunities for our executive committee and communities of interest to come together and strategize about our future, we’re working to expand our offerings and collaborate more closely to deepen our mission,” said Brodie. In recent years, PPC has proven successful in offering dynamic communities of interest that include Women in Leadership, New Generation Leaders, Rigid Box Manufacturers, Design & Innovation, and University Students & Teachers. For Brodie, it’s time to leverage these communities in a more expansive way to not only engage all PPC members, but to also impact the industry at large.
Ultimately, Brodie aims to sustain and develop a more robust member base that feels appreciated and valued. “It’s inspiring to see the profound impact our engaged members have on the vibrancy of PPC. They are willing to put in the time and contribute – and it’s imperative that we acknowledge and implement ideas from the people that are here at our events and are engaged with every aspect of our association.”
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue to grow our mission,” Brodie said. “PPC is crucial not only for sharing technical knowledge but also for networking and connecting members from different backgrounds and generations.”
Currently residing in New York City, Laura has held multiple leadership positions within her communities in Manhattan and up-state New York, including various chamber groups, charitable organizations, and professional groups. Originally from Buffalo, NY, she serves as the Board Chair of Starring Buffalo, Inc., a non-profit theater production company she co-founded in 2017. A graduate of Princeton University, she is also a past member of the Graduate Board of Directors for the Princeton Tower Club.
Learn more about PPC, its programming, and its upcoming Spring Outlook & Strategies Conference in Nashville, TN by visiting www.paperbox.org/events