Timothy Donahue

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crown Holdings, Inc.

Search every verified Timothy Donahue interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Timothy Donahue, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Crown Holdings, participated in the company’s second quarter 2026 earnings call on July 23, 2026. During the call, he discussed a 5% growth in global beverage can shipments and attributed margin expansion partly to the pass-through of higher non-metal costs. He noted that the beverage can market continues to grow, citing increased demand for energy drinks, flavored alcohols, flavored teas, and sparkling alcohols as positive substrate shifts for the can industry, while acknowledging that some other alcohol products, such as beer, are consumed in glass or draft form. Donahue indicated that the company may consider adding capacity in the future if it can do so responsibly. Donahue also addressed financial outlook and capital allocation, stating that Crown Holdings anticipates generating approximately $900 million to $1 billion in free cash flow next year. He mentioned that the company would potentially refresh its dividend policy, subject to board discussions, and continue share repurchases beyond investments in the business. When asked about the magnitude of non-metal cost pass-throughs, he declined to provide specific figures, citing a preference not to disclose detailed cost or pricing models.