Directorate Change

Smith (DS) PLC
06 September 2006


6 September 2006


                       BOARD APPOINTMENT AT DS SMITH PLC


DS Smith Plc, the international packaging manufacturer and office products
wholesaler, announces the following appointment to the Board with effect from 7
September 2006.

Philippe Mellier

Philippe Mellier is appointed as a non-Executive Director of the Company.
Philippe, aged 51, is currently President of Alstom Transport and an Executive
Vice-President of Alstom Group. Previously he was Chairman and CEO of Renault
Trucks and a Member of the Executive Committee of AB Volvo, and prior to that
held senior management positions with Renault S.A. and Ford Motor Company.

As required by the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no details to
be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6). Mr Mellier does not hold any
shares in the Company.


Carolyn Cattermole
Company Secretary
020 7932 5000



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