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Cynthia Niekamp
Director/Board Member at
BALL CORPORATION
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Cynthia A. Niekamp is currently an Independent Director at Ball Corp.
since 2016 and a Trustee at Kettering University.
Former roles include Independent Director at Magna International, Inc. from 2014 to 2022; Director at Rockwood Holdings, Inc. from 2006 to 2009; Director at Delphi Automotive LLP; Director at Berkshire Applied Technology Council, Inc.; Independent Director at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. LLC from 2011 to 2014; Director at Delphi Corp.
from 2003 to 2005; Independent Director at PACCAR, Inc. from 2023 to 2026; President & GM-TorqTransfer Systems at BorgWarner, Inc. from 2004 to 2008; Senior Vice President-Automotive Coatings at PPG Industries, Inc. from 2009 to 2016; President & General Manager at Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp.
from 1990 to 1995; Chief Financial Officer at MeadWestvaco Corp.
from 1995 to 2004; President, Vice President & General Manager at BorgWarner PDS (USA), Inc. from 2004 to 2008; and President & General Manager at General Motors Co. from 1983 to 1990.
Education includes an MBA from Harvard University conferred in 1983 and an undergraduate degree from Purdue University conferred in 1981.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL CORPORATION 0.01% | 2026-04-29 | 24,949 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-05-07 | 7,020 ( 0% ) | 774 797 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Cynthia Niekamp active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BALL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-03 |
Kettering University
 Kettering University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Cynthia Niekamp
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PACCAR INC | Director/Board Member | 2026-04-25 |
| MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-02 |
| PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-02-25 |
| COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
| ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-01-22 |
Training of Cynthia Niekamp
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Private companies
Connections
91
1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Ball Corp.
 Ball Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies aerosol containers, aluminium slugs and cups and manufactures spacecraft, components, and instruments for national security aerospace markets | Process Industries |
BorgWarner, Inc.
 BorgWarner, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures combustion, hybrid and electric technologies for light, medium and heavy duty vehicles | Producer Manufacturing |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. LLC
 Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. LLC Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells tires | Consumer Durables |
Magna International, Inc.
 Magna International, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes automotive systems, components and assemblies | Producer Manufacturing |
PACCAR, Inc.
 PACCAR, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures heavy-duty diesel trucks and related parts | Producer Manufacturing |
PPG Industries, Inc.
 PPG Industries, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes paints, coatings & specialty materials | Process Industries |
Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp.
 Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Provides advanced technology products and services for the automotive and space defense industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Delphi Corp. /Old/
 Delphi Corp. /Old/ Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and supplies vehicle electronics and transportation components | Consumer Durables |
MeadWestvaco Corp.
 MeadWestvaco Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes packaging products, office supplies and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
Rockwood Holdings, Inc.
 Rockwood Holdings, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and develops specialty chemical products | Process Industries |
Delphi Automotive LLP
 Delphi Automotive LLP Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and maintains engine, vehicle electronic products | Producer Manufacturing |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kettering University
Kettering University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Purdue University
 Purdue University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BorgWarner PDS (USA), Inc.
 BorgWarner PDS (USA), Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Designs and manufactures torque distribution management systems for four wheelers | Distribution Services |
General Motors Co.
 General Motors Co. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Develops, manufactures and markets cars, trucks and automobile parts | Consumer Durables |
Berkshire Applied Technology Council, Inc. |
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