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.”
