Ball Corporation has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ronald J. Lewis as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board, effective immediately. Lewis replaces
In the official statement, Taylor thanked Fisher for his work at the head of the company: “Dan has guided Ball through challenging times and has contributed decisively to the company being well-positioned to achieve its 2025 objectives. We are confident that Ron is the ideal leader to drive our strategy and strengthen both our culture and our market leadership.”
Since 2024, Lewis held the position of Global Director of Operations and Supply Chain at Ball, overseeing production, engineering, purchasing, and operational excellence worldwide. Since joining in 2019 as president of the beverage business in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he has been a key figure in the company’s operational transformation and growth. Prior to joining Ball, he held senior management positions at Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners, in addition to holding positions of responsibility at Mars Incorporated and Cargill.
For his part, Taylor—a private investor and member of the Board since 1999—brings extensive experience in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, strategic management, and corporate governance.
Ball also announced the appointment of Daniel J. Rabbitt as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), after having served as interim CFO since May. With more than 20 years of experience at the company, Rabbitt has led areas of strategic planning and corporate development, as well as the aerosol division.
“Dan has demonstrated leadership and commitment in each of his roles within Ball,” Taylor highlighted. “His deep understanding of the business and his solid financial experience make him the ideal person to lead our financial team.”
With these additions, along with the recent entry of John Panichella to the Board, the company states that it is prepared for a new stage of growth. Ball maintains its forecast of adjusted earnings per share growth of between 12% and 15% for 2025, with solid cash flow generation and sustainable returns for shareholders.
Ball Corporation offers sustainable and innovative aluminum packaging solutions for the beverage, personal care, and household products sectors. The company has more than 16,000 employees worldwide and recorded net sales of $11.8 billion in 2024, a figure that excludes the recently divested aerospace business.
