Crown Holdings Appoints Wayne T. Smith to Board of Directors

Board Expansion

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced that Wayne T. Smith has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 21, 2026. With this addition, the company's board now consists of eleven members.

Professional Background

Mr. Smith brings extensive leadership experience to the organization. His career history includes:

• Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BASF Corporation (2015-2021).
• Current Chairman of the Board at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Current Director at ONEOK, Inc.
• Previous leadership roles at W.R. Grace, The BOC Group Limited, and General Electric.

Timothy J. Donahue, Chairman and CEO of Crown Holdings, stated that Smith’s background in diverse senior executive management and operational processes will be beneficial to the company. Mr. Smith holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University.

About the Company

Crown Holdings, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a supplier of rigid packaging products for consumer marketing companies, as well as protective packaging and equipment. Interested parties can verify corporate governance updates and further company details via the official website at www.crowncork.com or by contacting Corporate Communications.