Ball announces the retirement of its vice president

Charles E. Baker, a 30-year veteran of Ball Corporation, announced that he is retiring after his turn as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary on his 66th birthday.

Last month it was announced that Hannah Lim-Johnson had been promoted to senior vice president, in addition to chief legal officer and corporate secretary. It was also learned that Baker would maintain his position at Ball to provide advice and successfully complete the process.

“As part of Ball’s long-term strategic succession planning, we are pleased to welcome Hannah to Ball, and on behalf of our entire team, we thank Charles for his many contributions to our company and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement.”added Daniel W. Fisher, president and CEO.
Baker partnered with Ball in 1993 with the role of driving business. Previously, he had worked as a legal partner for Fraser & Beatty in Toronto. He was then promoted to Associate General Counsel from 1999 to 2004. Finally, he was appointed as the company’s General Counsel.

“Throughout his tenure, Charles has been a cornerstone of our organization, playing a key role in our ongoing commitment to operate with uncompromising integrity and helping us mitigate regulatory, compliance and other business risks every day and guiding us through a series of significant acquisitions and divestitures that have made us what we are today. “, added the company director.

“Hannah brings a wealth of experience from various industry sectors, making her a valuable addition to our organization as we navigate the complex and changing business landscapes ahead of us. She also has a passion for sustainability that aligns with our business. We are very excited to welcome Hannah to our team this month and look forward to her contributions to the organization.” Fisher concluded.