Company Announcements

Update re Group Finance Director

DS Smith Plc ('DS Smith' or the 'Group'), a leading global packaging company, today announces that Adrian Marsh has informed the Board he will not be joining William Hill PLC. Adrian and the Board have agreed that his prior resignation will be treated as withdrawn and accordingly Adrian will continue as Group Finance Director.

Miles Roberts, Group Chief Executive, commented: "We are pleased that Adrian will be remaining with DS Smith, providing continuity and stability in this very important time."

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

Brunswick                                                                                                                           +44 (0)20 7404 5959

Dan Roberts

Note

Adrian's remuneration as Group Finance Director will remain unchanged and be fully disclosed in the 2020 annual report to be published later this year.