Mr. Robbie joined the IP Board in February 2025 after serving on the DS Smith board as senior independent director and chair and member of the DS Smith audit, nomination and remuneration committees. Mr. Robbie was the interim chairman, senior independent director and chair of the audit committee at FirstGroup plc, a British multinational transport group (2018-2021). He was previously Finance Director of Rexam PLC, a British-based multinational consumer packaging company (2005-2016). Prior to his role at Rexam, Mr. Robbie served in senior finance roles at BTR plc before becoming Group Finance Director at CMG plc in 2000 and then chief financial officer at Royal P&O Nedloyd N.V. in 2004. He served as a non-executive director of the BBC between 2006 and 2010 and as chair of their audit committee. Mr. Robbie qualified as a chartered accountant while at KPMG. Mr. Robbie s strong financial, risk management and corporate finance experience combined with his deep understanding of DS Smith positions him well to help maximize the strengths of both International Paper and DS Smith as the two companies move toward separation. Additionally, his international and strategic mindset and practical governance experience with 25 years serving as a director on FTSE boards means that his skills and experience add depth to the Board s discussions in these areas. Other Public Company Boards: easyJet plc (British European airline group) (LSE: EZJ). Mr. Robbie also serves on the Board of Trustees for Britten Pears Arts, a music, arts and heritage charity based on the Suffolk Coast in England.