16 April 2014
WHITBREAD PLC
NEW DIRECTORSHIP HELD BY A DIRECTOR
IN ANY OTHER PUBLICLY QUOTED COMPANY
Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14 (2), we confirm that Louise Smalley, Group HR Director of Whitbread PLC, will be appointed as a non-executive director of DS Smith Plc with effect from 23 June 2014.
Simon Barratt
General Counsel
Whitbread PLC