6th Sep 2006 14:50
Smith (DS) PLC06 September 2006 6 September 2006 BOARD APPOINTMENT AT DS SMITH PLC DS Smith Plc, the international packaging manufacturer and office productswholesaler, announces the following appointment to the Board with effect from 7September 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 ExecutiveVice-President of Alstom Group. Previously he was Chairman and CEO of RenaultTrucks and a Member of the Executive Committee of AB Volvo, and prior to thatheld 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 tobe disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6). Mr Mellier does not hold anyshares in the Company. Carolyn CattermoleCompany Secretary020 7932 5000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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