Directorate Change

DS Smith Plc - Directorate Change

Philippe Mellier, who has been a non-Executive Director of DS Smith Plc since September 2006, has retired from the Board with immediate effect.

Gareth Davis, Chairman, said "On behalf of the Board and the Company, I would like to thank Philippe for his contribution to DS Smith during the seven years he has served as a non-Executive Director.  He has served through a period of transformation of the Group and helped guide DS Smith on its journey.  We wish him well in the future."

Matt Jowett

Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

11 February 2014