Ball Corporation announced that Ronald J. Lewis will become its chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Daniel W. Fisher. Lewis, who joined Ball in 2019 and served as chief supply‑chain and operations officer since 2024, brings 26 years of experience in the packaging industry and a track record of driving operational efficiency and growth.
The board also elected Stuart A. Taylor II as chairman and appointed Daniel J. Rabbitt as chief financial officer. Taylor, a former Ball executive who has led the company’s sustainability and capital‑allocation initiatives, will guide the board’s oversight. Rabbitt, who has been Ball’s interim CFO since May 2025 and joined the company in 2004, will oversee the firm’s financial strategy and reporting.
Ball’s most recent quarterly results, released on the same day, showed adjusted earnings per share of $1.02—up 12% year‑over‑year and a $0.24 beat over the $0.78 consensus. Total revenue of $3.38 billion also topped estimates, driven by higher volumes across all packaging segments and disciplined cost management that preserved margins despite rising raw‑material costs. The earnings beat reflects the company’s ability to convert volume growth into profitability while maintaining a strong operating margin of 9.9% versus 10.2% in the prior year.
Management reaffirmed its full‑year 2025 guidance, projecting comparable diluted EPS growth of 12‑15%. The unchanged outlook signals confidence that the company’s core aluminum‑packaging business will continue to generate robust cash flow and support shareholder returns, even as it navigates input‑price volatility and geopolitical headwinds.
Ball’s strategic focus remains on its core aluminum‑packaging business, following the divestiture of its aerospace unit in February 2024. The company is advancing sustainability goals—net‑zero by 2050 and renewable‑electricity transition by 2030—while targeting $1.5 billion in shareholder returns for 2025. These initiatives reinforce Ball’s competitive positioning in a market increasingly driven by environmental stewardship and circular‑economy solutions.
Chairman Stuart A. Taylor said, “We thank Dan Fisher for his leadership and are confident that Ron is the right leader to advance Ball’s strategy, strengthen our culture, and deliver value for customers, employees and shareholders.” CEO Ronald Lewis added, “I am honored to step into the CEO role and will build on Ball’s rich history of innovation, disciplined growth and customer relationships.”
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