LONDON (Alliance News) - Packaging firm DS Smith PLC on Wednesday announced the appointment of Serco Group PLC Chief Executive Rupert Soames as non-executive director.
Soames has previously headed up power generation equipment rental firm Aggreko PLC, and also led Misys PLC's Banking & Securities division.
Chair Gareth Davies said: "I look forward to working with Rupert on the DS Smith board and to gaining the benefit of both his operational and corporate experience. I am sure he will make a very positive contribution."
DS Smith shares were up 4.9% on Wednesday at a price of 352.36 pence each.
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