International Paper has confirmed that David Robbie has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective February 11, 2025. The International Paper Board also appointed Robbie to the Audit and Finance and Public Policy and Environment committees.
Robbie (pictured left) joins the IP Board after serving on DS Smith’s Board of Directors since 2019 and is also a non-executive director and audit committee chair of easyJet plc, a British European airline group. Prior to this role, he served as interim chair, senior independent director and chair of the audit committee at First Group plc, a British multinational transport group.
“On behalf of the International Paper Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome David to our Board. His strong financial background and international corporate experience combined with his deep knowledge of DS Smith will help us maximize the best of both companies as we work together to accelerate growth, improve profitability and serve customers all over the world,” said Andy Silvernail, Chairman and CEO, International Paper.
With these changes, the International Paper Board will consist of 11 directors, 10 of whom are classified as independent directors.
