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Two directors to step down from Smurfit Westrock board at May 2026 AGM; Carole L. Brown to head Audit Committee
Smurfit Westrock plc
- Terrell K. Crews and Lourdes Melgar notified Board on Feb 25, 2026 of resignations effective May 1, 2026 AGM.
- Resignations not related to any disagreement with company operations, policies, or practices.
- Board size will be reduced to 12 directors at the AGM.
- Carole L. Brown to succeed Crews as Audit Committee Chair; other committee changes follow.
- Both directors contributed to the company post-merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock.