The Paperboard Packaging Council has elected Hilda S Murray, executive vice president and owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, as the new chair of its board of directors.

Murray’s appointment marks a continuation of strong, values-driven leadership at PPC as the organization advances its mission to promote innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across the North American paperboard packaging industry.

Murray brings decades of business and industry experience to her new role. Under her leadership, TPC Printing & Packaging, a 100-year-old, family-owned folding carton converter based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has grown into a company recognized for its craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to sustainability.

“Hilda’s leadership represents the very best of our industry,” said Emily Leonczyk, executive director and vice president of the Paperboard Packaging Council. “Her deep understanding of both the challenges and opportunities facing converters today, combined with her passion for people and innovation, makes her the ideal person to guide PPC through this next chapter. She embodies the values of integrity, adaptability, and community that define our membership.”

Throughout her career, Murray has helped TPC evolve through multiple industry transformations – from textiles to digital workflows, from mass-market to high-end luxury packaging, and, most recently, into rigid box manufacturing. Known for her forward-thinking mindset, she has championed new technologies and sustainable materials, helping TPC remain competitive and resilient amid an ever-changing marketplace.

Murray said, “It’s an incredible honor to serve as PPC’s Board Chair at such a pivotal time for our industry. As converters, we share a spirit of creativity and collaboration that drives continuous improvement. My goal is to build on that energy, to unite and support our members through change, celebrate one another’s success, and keep moving the industry forward together.”