Ball Corporation, a provider of sustainable aluminum packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Aaron Erter as a new member of its board of directors. The appointment is effective immediately, according to the company’s recent press release.
Erter brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as CEO of James Hardie Industries plc, a global leader in fiber cement siding and building solutions, since 2022. His previous positions include CEO of PLZ Corp, worldwide president of Sherwin-Williams’ consumer and industrial businesses, and senior vice president and general manager of Valspar’s consumer business. In addition, Erter has held various sales and marketing management positions at Stanley Black & Decker. His educational background includes a BA in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Daniel W. Fisher, President and CEO of Ball Corporation, expressed his enthusiasm for Erter’s addition to the board, citing his deep experience in strategy development, product development, marketing, sales leadership and mergers and acquisitions. Fisher highlighted Erter’s knowledge of the packaging industry and proven track record in managing high-performance teams and profit and loss optimization as valuable assets that will complement the existing board and executive management.
