Company Secretary Change

DS Smith Plc - Company Secretary Change

DS Smith Plc (the "Company") announces that Carolyn Cattermole has stepped down as Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 30 June 2011.Matthew Jowett has been appointed as Group General Counsel and Company Secretary with effect from 1 July 2011.

Matthew Jowett

Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

Contact Telephone: 01628 583 400

Notification Date: 1 July 2011