John A. Hayes served as the CEO of Ball Corporation from January 2011 to April 2022. He started at Ball in 1999 and climbed the ranks quickly due to his keen understanding of corporate growth and management. Before becoming CEO,...
John A. Hayes served as the CEO of Ball Corporation from January 2011 to April 2022. He started at Ball in 1999 and climbed the ranks quickly due to his keen understanding of corporate growth and management. Before becoming CEO, he played key roles in corporate planning, marketing, and operations, even leading Ball Packaging Europe with notable success. His approach to management focuses on performance metrics, notably Economic Value Added (EVA), and he emphasizes aligning the company's and shareholders' interests. In 2021, his compensation package reached $4.3 million, primarily stemming from his performance-based bonus, which was an impressive 205% of the target. Hayes is known for making significant insider trades, with notable transactions reaching over $12 million, showing his confidence in the company’s direction. Interestingly, he also transitioned to a Chairman role after stepping down as CEO, indicating his ongoing influence in the company’s future.