PIA has announced the selection of Paul Hudson, President, CEO and owner of Hudson Printing in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the PIA 2025 Executive of the Year. A pioneer in digital printing, workflow automation and process optimization, Paul has consistently pushed the boundaries to make print more accessible, efficient, impactful and relevant to today’s marketplace.
“Paul was chosen for this honor,” says Amy Miller, Chair of PIA’s Public Relations Committee, which is responsible for selecting the Executive of the Year, “because of the way that he represents the industry at home and abroad by forging ahead with technological innovation while modeling a commitment to sustainability.”
How did Paul get to this point? Well, you might say that print is in Paul’s blood. When he was a child, Paul’s father owned and ran the 100-year-old company that eventually became Hudson Printing. Growing up around the print shop, Paul spent countless hours with his father, developing a deep appreciation for the craft.
In 1991 Paul was awarded his Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree by Brigham Young University. The following year he and his brother acquired the company, expanding its web-offset operations to become a regional force in the industry. In 2012 Paul took sole ownership of Hudson Printing, setting a bold vision to integrate data-driven digital printing alongside the firm’s thriving traditional offset business.
Under Paul’s leadership, Hudson Printing has pioneered innovations such as Spark+ (color enhancement), TOPO (tactile enhancement) and LOOP (environmental sustainability). In partnership with the World Land Trust, Hudson Printing became North America’s first Carbon Balanced printing company, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in the industry.
In addition, Paul has held numerous leadership positions within the industry, including serving as a Board Member on the D-SCOOP Committee. He also enjoys sharing his insights at global seminars and classrooms, inspiring print professionals, marketers, designers and students alike.
