Jim Wilson Joins Crown Holdings, Inc. as Vice President, Sales, U.S. Food Packaging

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announces that Jim Wilson has joined its U.S. Food Packaging affiliate as Vice President, Sales. He reports to Raymond L. McGowan, President of the affiliate.

"Jim will invigorate our sales efforts and broaden the ways that food manufacturers use packaging innovations like Eole III(TM) easy-open ends to increase market share," said McGowan. "His background complements Crown's commitment to delivering the convenient packaging solutions that build brands."

Wilson brings almost 20 years of industry experience to Crown. Most recently, he was General Manager of Printed Products at Alcoa Company, where he led substantial growth for the $170M business. His responsibilities included sales, marketing and customer service and his record demonstrates a commitment to a safe work environment.

A graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Wilson has completed a Master's in Business Administration at Pepperdine University.

Crown Holdings, Inc., through its affiliated companies, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. World headquarters are located in Philadelphia, PA.

SOURCE Crown Holdings, Inc.