Core Points - The passing of Tomás López, a visionary leader in the European metal can-making industry and CEO of Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA, is announced by Sonoco Products Company [2][3] - Rodger Fuller, the Chief Operating Officer of Sonoco, has been appointed as the Interim CEO of Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA following López's death [5] Company Overview - Sonoco Products Company, founded in 1899, is a global leader in value-added sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging, operating in 40 countries with approximately 23,400 employees [6] - The company aims to foster a culture of innovation and sustainability, serving some of the world's best-known brands and was recognized as one of America's Most Trustworthy and Responsible Companies by Newsweek in 2025 [6] Industry Impact - Tomás López played a significant role in the growth of the can-making industry, having started his career in 1980 and leading Mivisa Envases to become the largest food can producer in the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco [4] - Under López's leadership, the company transitioned through acquisitions, ultimately leading to the formation of Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA after Sonoco's acquisition of Eviosys in December 2024 [4]