Crown Holdings Names John M. Rost as EVP and COO

Rost to Oversee Asia Pacific and Global Transit Packaging Divisions

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:20pm

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Crown Holdings, a leading provider of rigid packaging and transit solutions, has appointed John M. Rost as the company's new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Rost, who currently serves as the President of Crown's Asia Pacific region, will relocate to Tampa, Florida to take on this expanded role.

Why it matters

The appointment of Rost to this key leadership position underscores Crown Holdings' commitment to driving growth and innovation across its global operations. Rost's deep industry experience and track record of success in the Asia Pacific market make him well-suited to oversee the company's critical Asia Pacific and transit packaging divisions.

The details

In his new role, Rost will continue to manage Crown's Asia Pacific business while also taking on responsibility for the company's global transit packaging division. He will report directly to Crown's Chairman, President and CEO, Timothy J. Donahue. Rost joined Crown in 1997 and has held a variety of roles within the organization, including Senior Vice President of Technology, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs.

  • Rost will assume his new position on April 1, 2026.
  • Rost has been the President of Crown's Asia Pacific region, based in Singapore.

The players

John M. Rost

The newly appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Crown Holdings, who will oversee the company's Asia Pacific and global transit packaging divisions.

Timothy J. Donahue

The Chairman, President and CEO of Crown Holdings, who announced Rost's promotion.

Crown Holdings

A leading provider of rigid packaging and transit solutions for consumer marketing businesses and various industries.

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What they’re saying

“I would like to congratulate John on this well-deserved promotion. During his brief posting in Asia-Pacific, John has enhanced partner relationships while reenergising volume growth in the region.”

— Timothy J. Donahue, Chairman, President and CEO, Crown Holdings

What’s next

Rost's relocation to Tampa, Florida to oversee the expanded scope of his new role at Crown Holdings.

The takeaway

Crown Holdings' appointment of John M. Rost as EVP and COO reflects the company's focus on leveraging its global expertise and leadership to drive continued growth and innovation across its packaging and transit solutions businesses.