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The following section provides information on DS Smith Plc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into DS Smith Plc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Geoff Drabble

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2021

Mr. Geoff Drabble has been the Chairman of the company since 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Director of the company. Mr. Drabble also served as the Chief Executive of Ashtead Group plc and an Executive Director of The Laird Group plc. He held various senior management positions at Black & Decker. Mr. Drabble was a Director of Howden Joinery Group Plc. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Ferguson Plc.

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Richard Pike

Director; Finance Director Executive Board Since: 2023

Mr. Richard Pike has been the Finance Director and a Director of the company since June 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Biffa plc. He was the Finance Director of AB Sugar and Managing Director of British Sugar. Mr. Pike also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Boparan Holdings Limited. He worked at Scapa Group plc, Pilkington plc and Manchester Airports Group.

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Claire Dickson

Chief Information Officer Senior Management Since: 2021

Ms. Claire Dickson has been the Chief Information Officer of the company since 2021. Previously, she served as the Chief Information Officer at British Petroleum. She held various roles at United Biscuits and Accenture.

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Iain Simm

General Counsel; Secretary Senior Management Since: 2016

Mr. Iain Simm has been the Secretary and General Counsel of the company since 2016. Prior to this, he served as the General Counsel and Company Secretary roles at Signature Aviation plc and P&O Ports Ltd.

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David Robbie

Director Non Executive Board Since: 2022

Mr. David Robbie has been a Director of the company since 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Independent Director at FirstGroup Plc, and the Finance Director at Rexam Plc. Mr. Robbie previously served as the Senior Finance roles at BTR Plc and Finance Director at CMG Plc. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Royal P&O Nedloyd N.V, and a Director of BBC.

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