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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-022389"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CCK"
cik: "0001219601"
company_name: "CROWN HOLDINGS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:06:29.529135+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Crown Holdings promotes Dr. John M. Rost to EVP & COO of Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging

## Summary
- Dr. Rost, 56, currently President of Asia Pacific, becomes EVP and COO – Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging effective April 1, 2026.
- He adds global Transit Packaging oversight to his existing Asia Pacific responsibilities and will report to CEO Timothy J. Donahue.
- Rost has been with Crown since 1997, previously leading Technology, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs; launched the Twentyby30 program.
- No familial relationships or arrangements requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
- CEO Donahue cited Rost's enhanced partner relationships and reenergized volume growth in Asia Pacific.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-022389
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CCK
- cik: 0001219601
- company_name: CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1219601/000162828026022389/0001628280-26-022389-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1219601/000162828026022389/cck-20260326.htm

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