Smith (DS) PLC

Board/Management Information • May 6, 2020

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Smith (DS) PLC

06 May 2020

DS Smith Plc

Non-Executive Director retirement

6 May 2020

DS Smith Plc today announces that Chris Britton will retire from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the 2020 AGM, currently expected to be on 8 September.

Commenting on Chris' retirement, Gareth Davis, Chairman, said:

"Chris has served the Board with great distinction for over 7 years. His deep sales and marketing experience has been a great asset for the Board and we wish him well in the future."

Iain Simm

Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

Enquiries

DS Smith Plc                                                                  +44 (0)20 7756 1800

Investors

Hugo Fisher, Group Investor Relations Director

Rachel Stevens, Investor Relations Director

Media

Greg Dawson, Group Corporate Affairs Director

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