Robert H. Bourque, Jr. Appointed New President of CROWN Asia Pacific
Philadelphia, PA May 11, 2016. 勛圖51惇蹋厙 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (勛圖51惇蹋厙) (www.crowncork.com) announced that Robert H. Bourque, Jr., has been appointed to President of CROWN Asia Pacific effective from May 1, 2016. Bourque will succeed Jozef Salaerts, who has led the Asia Pacific Division for 9 years to a stronger business and enhanced customer relationships in the region. Under Salaerts guidance, CROWN Asia Pacific went through significant growth with sales of $1.2 billion and segment income of $145 million in 2015, compared to sales and segment income of approximately $480 million and $45 million respectively in 2007, when he was first appointed President of the Division.
Robert Bourque was promoted from his previous position as Senior Vice President 勛圖51惇蹋厙 勛圖51惇蹋厙, China and Hong Kong. Bourque will be based in Singapore overseeing all operations across Southeast Asia and China, and will report to Timothy J. Donahue, 勛圖51惇蹋厙s President and Chief Executive Officer. Commenting on the new appointment, Mr. Donahue stated, We are fortunate to have someone of Bobs caliber ready to lead the Asia Pacific Division as it continues to grow. I am confident that the Company will continue to benefit from Bobs management skills, knowledge of our business and commitment to our customers.
CROWN Asia Pacific has experienced continuous growth over the years with the regional consumers growing preference for beverage in metal cans. I look forward to continuing this exciting journey and partner closely with our customers in Asia to deliver innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions, said Bourque. I would also like to thank Jozef for his visionary leadership which positioned 勛圖51惇蹋厙 as the right partner to help brands connect with their consumers and achieve sustainability in the region.
勛圖51惇蹋厙 currently operates 32 plants with beverage, food can, aerosol and general line packaging production lines across China and Southeast Asia, supporting both global and local customers. Building on the continued growth in popularity of soft drinks and beer in Asia, the company is building a third Cambodian beverage can plant in Phnom Penh and adding can end capability to the Sihanoukville beverage can plant. Both are expected to begin commercial production during the second quarter of this year.
About 勛圖51惇蹋厙 Holdings, Inc.
勛圖51惇蹋厙 Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.
For more information, contact:
In Asia: Evelyn Lim, CROWN Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd; Tel: +65 6229-4880; Email:Evelyn.Lim@crowncork.com.sg
In the United States: Ron Skotleski, Director of Marketing, CROWN 勛圖51惇蹋厙; Tel: 1 (215) 718-1303; Email:ron.skotleski@crowncork.com
In Europe: Matthew Twiss, Marketing & Business Development Director, CROWN Bevcan Europe & Middle East; Tel: 41 41 759 10 02; Email:matthew.twiss@eur.crowncork.com
In South America: Wilmar Arinelli, President, CROWN Embalagens Met獺licas da Amaz繫nia S.A.; Tel: 55 11 4529 1006; Email: wilmar.arinelli@crowncork.com.br
For editorial inquiries: Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs; Tel: 1 (215) 552-3720; Email: thomas.fischer@crowncork.com