Ball Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Transitions in Beverage Packaging

Executive Leadership Transitions at Ball Corporation

On October 19, 2026, Ball Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K detailing executive transitions across its primary beverage packaging business units under Item 5.02.

Key Management Changes

1. Beverage Packaging North and Central America:

   • Kathleen Pitre, President of Beverage Packaging North and Central America, is leaving the company.
   • Carey Causey, previously Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, has been appointed President of Beverage Packaging North and Central America effective immediately.

2. Beverage Packaging EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa):

   • Mandy Glew, President of Beverage Packaging EMEA, will step down from her role on December 31, 2026, and retire from the company on January 31, 2027. She will remain in a non-officer capacity through January 31, 2027, to facilitate the transition.
   • Scott A. Vail, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, will assume the role of President of Beverage Packaging EMEA effective January 1, 2027.

Additional Disclosures

• The company stated that neither departure was due to any disagreement with Ball Corporation concerning accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or operational matters.
• Corresponding press release materials were furnished under Item 7.01 as Exhibit 99.1.