Packaging group appoints new FD

Former Filtrona FD takes up role at packaging and office products group DS Smith

Written by Alex Hawkes

Packaging and office products group DS Smith has appointed Steve Dryden as its new finance director.

The FTSE 250 group announced the move this morning in a stock exchange statement.

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Dryden, 39, was formerly finance director of Filtrona which demerged from Bunzl in 2005. He began his career at Price Waterhouse and has also held various finance roles at Rolls-Royce.

Tony Thorne, group chief executive of DS Smith, said: 'I am delighted that Steve will be joining us as group finance director. His financial capability combined with his operational experience will be valuable to us in continuing the progress of the group.'

Dryden said: 'I greatly look forward to working with Tony Thorne and his team on the further development of DS Smith.'

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