Peterson to succeed Feldser

James Peterson of Ball Corporation has been named to success Michael Feldser as the senior vice president and chief operating officer.

Feldser will retire at the end of 2015 after nearly a decade with the company.

John Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer, says: “Mike has made meaningful contributions to Ball. Most notably, he led the transformation of the food and household products packaging business into a global organisation with expanded product lines and broadened geographies.

“We congratulate Mike on his outstanding career and wish him all the best in retirement.”

Speaking of newly appointed James Peterson he says: “Jim’s commitment to staying close to customers, his drive for results, uncompromising integrity and overall leadership acumen ideally position him to take on this important opportunity.”