Crown Holdings Appoints New Asia Pacific President

James Yackish to lead company's operations in the region starting May 1.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products, has appointed James Yackish as the new President of its Asia Pacific Division. Yackish, who currently serves as President of the company's North American Closures and Aerosol Packaging business, will assume his new Singapore-based role effective May 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The appointment of Yackish, an experienced executive with a strong commercial and operational background, signals Crown's commitment to expanding its presence and capabilities in the fast-growing Asia Pacific market. This move aligns with the company's broader strategy to strengthen its global footprint and better serve its consumer marketing and industrial customers worldwide.

The details

In his new role, Yackish will report to Dr. John Rost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging. Yackish joined Crown in 2004 and has held various commercial leadership positions within the company's North American Beverage and Food businesses, most recently as President of the North American Closures and Aerosol Packaging division.

  • James Yackish will assume his new role as President of Crown's Asia Pacific Division on May 1, 2026.
  • Yackish has been with Crown since 2004, serving in various commercial leadership positions within the company's North American operations.

The players

James Yackish

An experienced executive who will be taking on the role of President of Crown Holdings' Asia Pacific Division, effective May 1, 2026. Yackish has held several commercial leadership positions within Crown's North American operations since joining the company in 2004.

Dr. John Rost

The Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging at Crown Holdings, Inc. Rost will be Yackish's direct report in the new role.

Crown Holdings, Inc.

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. Crown Holdings is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“I would like to congratulate James on this well-deserved promotion. James's general management and commercial experience, combined with his leadership skills, broad industry knowledge and focus on the customer, will serve the Company well in his new role.”

— Dr. John Rost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging

What’s next

Crown Holdings will work to ensure a smooth transition as James Yackish assumes his new role leading the company's Asia Pacific Division on May 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The appointment of James Yackish, an experienced and accomplished executive, to lead Crown Holdings' Asia Pacific operations underscores the company's commitment to expanding its global footprint and better serving its diverse customer base in the fast-growing region.