company news about DS Smith appoints James Lomax as new Managing Director UK and Ireland

DS Smith, an International Paper company has announced the appointment of James Lomax as the new Managing Director for UK and Ireland Packaging, taking over from Paul Clarke effective 1 December 2025.

Mr Lomax previously held the position of Director of Supply Chain and Operations for DS Smith’s EMEA Packaging Division.

He commented: "I am proud to re-join the UK and Ireland Sub-Region in the role of Managing Director, alongside an outstanding leadership team and a highly skilled and engaged workforce. Following the integration with International Paper, we have embarked on a transformational journey – simplifying our organisation and becoming a more efficient and agile operation to deliver superior customer experience.

"We thank Paul for his significant contribution to DS Smith and wish him every success in the future. We have a strong foundation, and I look forward to building on that as we deliver our growth agenda and create long-term value for our business and stakeholders.”