Trustee Focus: Rob Young
Canadian Print Scholarships is proud to recognize Trustee Rob Young, a long-time leader whose career reflects the reach and resilience of the printing industry, from commercial print and direct marketing to packaging and secure lottery products. His perspective helps connect today’s students with a field that continues to evolve through innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to quality.
Celebrating Rob’s Leadership
Rob has spent his entire career in print-related businesses, building a track record across some of North America’s most respected graphic communications and manufacturing organizations. Today, he serves as Executive Vice President, Global Lottery at Pollard Banknote Limited, where he supports a global network of lottery partners with high-quality instant ticket products and related solutions. His work brings together strategy, customer value, and disciplined execution, all rooted in the core principles of print production.
Earlier roles reflect the breadth of his experience, including Executive Vice President, Operations at Pollard Banknote, President of a packaging division at SupremeX, and senior leadership positions with organizations such as Transcontinental Direct, Cenveo, St. Joseph Communications, and Quebecor World. Across these chapters, he has focused on continuous improvement and strategic planning, helping teams deliver at scale while navigating changing customer expectations and technologies.
In Their Own Words
I have been in print related businesses my entire career and it is important to communicate print’s relevance and opportunity to a new generation of contributors.
Supporting the Next Generation
For Rob, serving on the Board is a practical way to strengthen the talent pipeline that keeps print and graphic communications thriving. Scholarships reduce financial pressure and create confidence for students who are building skills in production, operations, design, sales, packaging, and emerging digital workflows. His leadership also reinforces an important message, there is room in this industry for people who are curious, hands-on, and ready to contribute, whether they are entering a plant, a creative studio, or a customer-facing role.
Inspiring Industry Involvement
Leaders like Rob help align the print community around a shared responsibility, supporting education and recognizing potential. When companies, educators, and donors rally behind scholarships, they invest in future colleagues and future innovators. That support strengthens classrooms, raises visibility for print careers, and signals to students that the industry is paying attention and is ready to welcome them.
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“The mission of Canadian Print Scholarships is to attract the brightest and best students available to the graphic communications industry by providing financial assistance to enroll and continue in a post-secondary management or technical program at an approved institution.”
