Ball Corporation announced on September 9, 2026, that its Board of Directors has elected Darlene J. Nicosia and Sherry L. Buck to serve as directors effective September 21, 2026.
Darlene Nicosia is the Chief Executive Officer of Maker’s Pride, a leading U.S. contract packaged food manufacturer, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to Maker’s Pride, she held various leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company from 1993 to 2022, including President of Canada and Northeast United States. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Foot Locker, Inc. from 2020 to 2025 and was Chair of the Audit Committee. Ball stated that Nicosia will be appointed to serve on the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee and Finance Committee.
Sherry Buck is the former Chief Financial Officer of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a position she held from 2021 until her retirement in December 2025. Prior to W.L. Gore, Buck served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Waters Corporation from 2017 to 2021, Libbey, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, and Whirlpool Corporation from 2010 to 2012. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Lennox International, Inc. and is Chair of the Audit Committee. Ball stated that Buck will be appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and Finance Committee.
Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion. The company noted that there are no arrangements or understandings between the appointees and the Company regarding their election, and there are no family relationships between the appointees and the Company’s executive officers.
