Smurfit Kappa appoints former Sainsbury’s finance chief to board

Thorne has vast experience as a finance director, working with bookmaker Ladbrokes, Bradford and Bingley and Sainsbury's.

She currently serves as a senior independent director with Virgin Radio and as a non-executive director with Abbey National. She has previously held non-executive director roles with Cadbury Schweppes and Royal Mail.

Chairman Sean Fitzpatrick said: "We are delighted to announce this appointment. Thorne provides us with a wealth of financial and public company experience."

Smurfit Kappa Group operates in 22 countries in Europe and in nine countries in Latin America.

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