LONDON, UK: DS Smith Plc announced that Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention, following 13 years with the company, to retire from the Board and from his role as CEO.

A thorough recruitment process will be conducted and Miles will remain as a director of the Company and CEO throughout and will continue to focus on delivering strong performance from the Group and on supporting an orderly transition to his successor.

Geoff Drabble, Chair of the Company said “There will be plenty of time to thank Miles properly when he leaves, but he has served the Company exceptionally over the last 13 years and has transformed the Group into what it is today. He will be much missed by both the Board and his colleagues within the wider business.”

Miles Roberts added “I have enjoyed every moment of my career with DS Smith and it has been a pleasure to work with my colleagues and the Company’s customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. After 13 years this seemed like the appropriate time to make this announcement, so that a proper succession and orderly handover process can take place. In the meantime I remain fully focussed on continuing to develop and strengthen our business and leadership in the circular economy”.