Directorate Change

Smith (DS) PLC
04 December 2007


                                                                 4 December 2007

         DS Smith Plc to appoint Steve Dryden as Group Finance Director


DS Smith Plc, the international packaging manufacturer and office products
wholesaler, announces the appointment of Steve Dryden as Group Finance Director.
A further announcement will be made in due course to confirm the date on which
he will take up this role.


Steve, aged 39, has held the position of Finance Director of Filtrona plc since
its demerger from Bunzl plc in 2005.  Prior to that, he was divisional Finance
Director of the Filtrona businesses and held other senior finance positions
within Bunzl plc.  Steve began his career at Price Waterhouse and has also held
various finance roles within Rolls-Royce plc.


Tony Thorne, Group Chief Executive of DS Smith, said:


'I am delighted that Steve will be joining us as Group Finance Director.  His
financial capability combined with his operational experience will be valuable
to us in continuing the progress of the Group.'


Steve Dryden said:


'I greatly look forward to working with Tony Thorne and his team on the further
development of DS Smith.'


Regulatory Disclosure


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 Dryden does not hold any
shares in the Company.


Enquiries:


DS Smith Plc                                                       020 7932 5000
Tony Thorne, Group Chief Executive
Peter Aubusson, Group Communications Manager

Financial Dynamics                                                 020 7269 7221
Richard Mountain/Susanne Yule




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