{"id":69519,"date":"2026-05-28T11:08:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=69519"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:08:49","slug":"eps-appoints-lauren-smith-as-chief-marketing-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2026\/05\/eps-appoints-lauren-smith-as-chief-marketing-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"ePS Appoints Lauren Smith as Chief Marketing Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Pittsburgh (May 26, 2026)<\/em> \u2013 ePS (eProductivity Software) today announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Chief Marketing Officer. Smith will lead the company\u2019s global marketing organization and support the next phase of growth following the recent launch of CommandCore, ePS\u2019s unified operational platform for packaging manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lauren_Smith-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lauren_Smith-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lauren_Smith-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lauren_Smith-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Lauren_Smith.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Lauren Smith, ePS<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In her new role, Smith will oversee global marketing strategy, brand positioning, demand generation, and go-to-market alignment across the business. She will work closely with commercial and product leadership teams to strengthen how ePS communicates its value to customers and partners worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith brings more than 20 years of B2B marketing experience across software and SaaS organizations. Throughout her career, she has led international marketing teams and supported high-growth and private equity-backed businesses through periods of transformation, expansion, and commercial scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her appointment comes as ePS continues to advance its vision for reducing operational fragmentation across the packaging industry. Following the introduction of CommandCore, the company is focused on helping packaging businesses simplify operations, improve visibility, and create more connected manufacturing environments through unified, packaging-native technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLauren brings a strong combination of strategic marketing leadership and operational focus,\u201d said Douglas Braun, CEO of ePS. \u201cAs we continue building momentum following the launch of CommandCore, her experience scaling marketing organizations and aligning them closely with business objectives will be invaluable. We are excited to welcome her to the executive team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to join ePS at such an important stage in the company\u2019s growth,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThe launch of CommandCore represents a major step forward for the business and for the packaging industry more broadly. My focus is on building a marketing organization that strengthens how we engage the market, supports commercial growth, and helps customers clearly understand the value ePS can deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cePS has a strong vision, deep industry expertise, and a unique opportunity to help packaging manufacturers modernize the way they operate. I\u2019m looking forward to working with teams across the business to support the company\u2019s continued growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About ePS<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epssw.com\">ePS (eProductivity Software)<\/a> empowers packaging companies around the globe through cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and over 30 years of industry expertise. Its comprehensive ERP, MES, and industry-specific solutions enable seamless workflow management across the corrugated, folding carton, label, and flexible packaging segments. By integrating advanced automation capabilities, these solutions enhance product quality, minimize waste, and maximize throughput, helping businesses lower manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Addressing the unique challenges of the packaging and corrugated industries, ePS helps companies optimize operations, boost profitability, and thrive in competitive markets. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pittsburgh (May 26, 2026) \u2013 ePS (eProductivity Software) today announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Chief Marketing Officer. Smith will lead the company\u2019s global marketing organization and support the next phase of growth following the recent launch of CommandCore, ePS\u2019s unified operational platform for packaging manufacturers. In her new role, Smith will oversee global marketing strategy, brand positioning, demand generation, and go-to-market alignment across the business. She will work closely with commercial and product leadership teams to strengthen how ePS communicates its value to customers and partners worldwide. Smith brings more than 20 years of B2B marketing experience across software and SaaS organizations. Throughout her career, she has led international marketing teams and supported high-growth and private equity-backed businesses through periods of transformation, expansion, and commercial scale. Her appointment comes as ePS continues to advance its vision for reducing operational fragmentation across the packaging industry. Following the introduction of CommandCore, the company is focused on helping packaging businesses simplify operations, improve visibility, and create more connected manufacturing environments through unified, packaging-native technology. \u201cLauren brings a strong combination of strategic marketing leadership and operational focus,\u201d said Douglas Braun, CEO of ePS. \u201cAs we continue building momentum following the launch of CommandCore, her experience scaling marketing organizations and aligning them closely with business objectives will be invaluable. We are excited to welcome her to the executive team.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m excited to join ePS at such an important stage in the company\u2019s growth,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThe launch of CommandCore represents a major step forward for the business and for the packaging industry more broadly. My focus is on building a marketing organization that strengthens how we engage the market, supports commercial growth, and helps customers clearly understand the value ePS can deliver. \u201cePS has a strong vision, deep industry expertise, and a unique opportunity to help packaging manufacturers modernize the way they operate. I\u2019m looking forward to working with teams across the business to support the company\u2019s continued growth.\u201d ### About ePSePS (eProductivity Software) empowers packaging companies around the globe through cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and over 30 years of industry expertise. Its comprehensive ERP, MES, and industry-specific solutions enable seamless workflow management across the corrugated, folding carton, label, and flexible packaging segments. By integrating advanced automation capabilities, these solutions enhance product quality, minimize waste, and maximize throughput, helping businesses lower manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Addressing the unique challenges of the packaging and corrugated industries, ePS helps companies optimize operations, boost profitability, and thrive in competitive markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[4099],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69519"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69519"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69521,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69519\/revisions\/69521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}