Directorate Change

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

Board Appointment - Mr. Ken Bowles

Dublin, London, 9 December 2016: Pursuant to paragraph 6.6.7 of the Listing Rules, Smurfit Kappa Group plc notifies the following in relation to Mr. Ken Bowles who was appointed a Director of the Company on 8th December 2016:-

(a) In the last 5 years, Mr. Bowles has not been a director of any publicly quoted companies.

(b) There are no details requiring disclosure for Mr. Bowles under paragraph 6.6.7 (2) to (6).

CONTACT:

Michael O'Riordan

Group Secretary

+353 (0)1 202 7000.