Crown Holdings names John Rost EVP and COO for Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging
Crown Holdings, Inc. said Dr. John M. Rost, its President of the Asia Pacific Division, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging, effective April 1, 2026. The new role adds the company's global Transit Packaging operations to his existing Asia Pacific responsibilities, and he will continue to report to Chairman, President and CEO Timothy J. Donahue.
Key points
- Appointment announced in a press release dated March 26, 2026, effective April 1, 2026
- Dr. Rost, age 56, has been President of the Asia Pacific region and is based in Singapore; the new role is Tampa, FL based
- New role adds responsibility for the company's global Transit Packaging operations
- Dr. Rost joined Crown in 1997 and previously served as Senior Vice President, Technology, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs
The filing
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