![The executives are charged with uniting the company's eight locations to operate synergistically under the unified PLPS brand.](https://img.gcimagazine.com/files/base/allured/all/image/2023/11/lead_image.6508b609d3196.65526b554a025.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=700)
The executives are charged with uniting the company's eight locations to operate synergistically under the unified PLPS brand.
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![Chris Payne has been named CEO of PLPS.](https://img.gcimagazine.com/files/base/allured/all/image/2023/11/Chris_Headshot.6554f2438763b.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&q=70&w=400)
Payne has three decades of experience, most recently with InterFlex Group flexible packaging, as well as Oracle Packaging, Printpak and Sonoco.
Gurland previously spent five years at Lux Global Label and 17 years at Tadbik (home of Logitech). In her new role, the executive will expand the sales team and shifting the organization's focus from selling as individual companies to selling from a unified PLPS platform. She will also lead the company’s brand and marketing efforts and collaborate on product development.
![Leslie Gurland has been named VP of sales and marketing at PLPS.](https://img.gcimagazine.com/files/base/allured/all/image/2023/11/lg_headshot_1.6554f2437f3c8.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&q=70&w=400)
"Having known or followed the original founders throughout my career, I’m thrilled to join the PLPS team,” said Gurland. “Our slogan is ‘Changing the Packaging Paradigm,’ and we are extremely focused on delivering just that. We are committed to maintaining the passion, creativity, and responsiveness customers want while continuing to grow the company in size and unique offerings.”