CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES GARY GAVIN AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAS DIVISION

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Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK) has announced the promotion of Gary Gavin to President of the Crown Americas Division, effective July 1, 2025. Gavin, currently President of North American Beverage can business, will oversee beverage can operations in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and North America, as well as North American tinplate businesses. He joined Crown in 2023 after 29 years at International Paper Company, where he last served as VP & GM of North American Container Division. Under his leadership, Crown's North American beverage can business has experienced significant capacity expansion and strong growth. Gavin will report to Djalma Novaes, Jr., Executive VP and COO, and continue to be based in Tampa.

Positive

• Strong track record of leadership with significant capacity expansion and growth in North American beverage can business
• Extensive industry experience with 29 years at International Paper managing 56 manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrated success in operational expertise and building high-performing teams
• Consolidation of Americas operations under single leadership could improve operational efficiency

Negative

• Relatively short tenure at Crown (joined in 2023) compared to previous experience
• Transition period may temporarily impact operations across multiple regions

TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that Gary Gavin, currently President of the Company's North American Beverage can business will be promoted to President of the Crown Americas Division, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Gavin will report to Djalma Novaes, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and will continue to be based in Tampa.

In his new role, Mr. Gavin will oversee Crown's beverage can operations in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and North America, as well as its North American tinplate businesses, including food and aerosol cans and metal closures.

Mr. Gavin joined Crown in January 2023 following a 29-year tenure at International Paper Company (IP), where he held progressively senior roles across sales, operations, and general management. At IP, he most recently served as Vice President & General Manager of the North American Container Division, overseeing full P&L responsibility for 56 manufacturing facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from John Carroll University and a Master of Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.

Under his recent leadership, Crown's North American beverage can business has undergone a period of significant capacity expansion, resulting in strong sales and income growth. His customer-centric approach, operational expertise, and ability to build high-performing teams have been instrumental in achieving industry-leading results.

Commenting on the promotion, Djalma Novaes, Jr., Crown Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, stated: "Gary is an accomplished senior executive in the packaging industry with extensive operational and commercial experience in global markets. His deep expertise and empowering leadership make him well-suited to lead Crown's Americas Division and drive continued success across our Americas beverage and tinplate businesses."

About Crown Holdings, Inc.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.

For more information, contact:
Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, (215) 552-3720

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SOURCE Crown Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new President of Crown Holdings Americas Division?

Gary Gavin, who previously served as President of Crown's North American Beverage can business, will become President of the Crown Americas Division effective July 1, 2025.

What regions will Gary Gavin oversee at Crown Holdings (CCK)?

Gary Gavin will oversee Crown's beverage can operations in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and North America, as well as North American tinplate businesses including food and aerosol cans and metal closures.

What is Gary Gavin's previous work experience?

Prior to joining Crown in 2023, Gavin spent 29 years at International Paper Company, last serving as VP & GM of North American Container Division, managing 56 manufacturing facilities.

What has been Gary Gavin's impact on Crown Holdings since joining?

Under his leadership, Crown's North American beverage can business has undergone significant capacity expansion, resulting in strong sales and income growth.

Who will Gary Gavin report to in his new role at Crown Holdings?

Gary Gavin will report to Djalma Novaes, Jr., who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Crown Holdings.