Crown Holdings appoints John Rost as the new president for its Asia-Pacific region, effective 1 July 2025, succeeding Carlos Baila.

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Crown Holdings, a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products, has announced the appointment of John Rost as the new president for its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective 1 July 2025. He will succeed Carlos Baila, who is stepping down from the position due to personal reasons.

John Rost has been with Crown Holdings since 1997 and has served in various capacities, currently holding the title of senior vice president for Technology, Sustainability, and Regulatory Affairs. Throughout his tenure, Rost has been instrumental in establishing a global regulatory team and launching the sustainability initiative known as the ‘Twentyby30’ programme, which has gained international recognition.

Industry Overview

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