PRINTING United Alliance announces staff promotions

PRINTING United Alliance announced key leadership updates within the organization:

• Chris Lyons will step into the role of Group President where he will oversee sales across Alliance media brands and events. Lyons has been an innovative and dedicated industry executive having run many of the industry’s top media and event brands and has launched numerous others, while having served in key executive roles at Scholastic Children’s Books and Kodak.

• Denise M. Gustavson was appointed as Vice President of Editorial and Content Strategy in recognition of her ongoing and expanding role in editorial content and strategy across Alliance media outlets and brands. Gustavson began her career in 1998 and brings more than 28 years of experience. She also serves as a professional advisor for the Women in Print Alliance and is a frequent speaker on industry trends, technology, and business growth

• Josh Carruth will take on expanded leadership responsibilities including oversight of PRINTING United Expo operations as EVP Expositions, in addition to membership. Carruth brings more than two decades of experience in event strategy, media, and community development. Since joining the Alliance in 2021, he has played a key role in expanding engagement and strengthening the industry community and now leads Expo strategy and cross-functional teams for PRINTING United Expo.

“These leadership advancements reflect the strength of our team and our commitment to promoting from within,” said Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “We are confident in the experience, vision, and continuity Chris, Josh, and Denise bring, in addition to our more than 100 other professionals on staff, as we continue to serve our members and the industry at the highest level.”