Rome, GA – [March 31, 2025] – Oasis Venture Holdings, a recently announced Joint Venture between Ball Corporation andAyna.AI, is proud to announce the appointment of David Cuthbert as its newChief Executive Officer. Cuthbert, a distinguished veteran and proven businessleader, brings a wealth of experience in driving growth andsustainability-focused initiatives across multiple industries.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Cuthbert spent a decade in active dutyin special operations before transitioning into the private sector. Over thepast 20 years, he has successfully led and scaled companies, with more thanhalf of that time dedicated to sustainability-focused ventures. Most recently,he served as CEO of Mananalu, a pioneering water company co-founded by Jason Momoacommitted to sustainable beverage packaging.
“It is a great honor to take on this role and help grow a company I believeis extremely meaningful in the market of sustainability,” said Cuthbert. “Thisis a high-quality product that will continue to make a great impact wherever itis used and recycled. I am grateful tojoin such a talented team in this endeavor as we continue to bring our 100%recyclable Aluminum Cup from our manufacturing plant and HQ in Rome, GA to our customersfar and wide.”
Jay Billings, senior vice president and president of Growth Ventures at BallCorporation, expressed confidence in Cuthbert’s leadership. “David’s deepexperience in business growth and sustainability makes him the perfect leaderto drive the Aluminum Cup business forward. We look forward to working with himto expand the reach of this innovative and environmentally friendly solution.”
Gaurav Batra, CEO of Ayna.AI, also praised Cuthbert’s expertise. “David’sexceptional track record in sustainability and his ability to scalemission-driven brands make him a tremendous asset to Oasis Venture Holdings.His leadership will be instrumental in expanding the impact of our Aluminum Cupand driving innovation in this space.”
Cuthbert earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the U.S.Naval Academy and later founded Global Imprint, a services firm dedicated tohelping companies scale in the sustainability sector. He currently resides inBoone, NC, with his wife and three children.
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packagingsolutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers. BallCorporation employs 16,000 people worldwide and reported 2024 net sales of$11.80 billion, which excludes the divested aerospace business.
