4th Dec 2007 07:07
Smith (DS) PLC04 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 productswholesaler, announces the appointment of Steve Dryden as Group Finance Director.A further announcement will be made in due course to confirm the date on whichhe will take up this role. Steve, aged 39, has held the position of Finance Director of Filtrona plc sinceits demerger from Bunzl plc in 2005. Prior to that, he was divisional FinanceDirector of the Filtrona businesses and held other senior finance positionswithin Bunzl plc. Steve began his career at Price Waterhouse and has also heldvarious 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. Hisfinancial capability combined with his operational experience will be valuableto 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 furtherdevelopment of DS Smith." Regulatory Disclosure As required by the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no details tobe disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6). Mr Dryden does not hold anyshares in the Company. Enquiries: DS Smith Plc 020 7932 5000Tony Thorne, Group Chief ExecutivePeter Aubusson, Group Communications Manager Financial Dynamics 020 7269 7221Richard Mountain/Susanne Yule This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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