R. David Hoover

Overview

R. David Hoover has held various management positions with Ball Corporation since 1970, including Chairman since April 2002, Chief Executive Officer since January 2001 and President since January 2000. Ball is a provider of metal and plastic packaging, primarily for beverages and foods, and of aerospace and other technologies and services. Mr. Hoover currently serves as a director of Ball, Energizer Holdings, Inc. and Irwin Financial Corporation. Mr. Hoover received a bachelor's degree from DePauw University and an M.B.A. from Indiana University and completed the Advanced Management Program of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business.