Smurfit Kappa Group plc

(the "Company")

Dublin, London, 24 May 2017: Pursuant to paragraph 6.6.8(2) of the ISE Listing Rules and LR 9.6.14R(2) of the FCA Listing Rules, Smurfit Kappa Group plc notifies the following in relation to Ms. Christel Bories, who is a director of the Company:-

Ms. Bories was appointed as Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eramet SA on 23 May 2017.

CONTACT:

Michael O'Riordan

Group Secretary

+353 (0)1 202 7000.