By Business & Finance 
Smurfit WestRock is the result of a merger between global leader in sustainable packaging, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock. Smurfit WestRock is our Company of the Month for July 2024, in association with KPMG.
The merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock resulted in Smurfit WestRock achieving a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange on 8th July 2024.
From its foundation in 1934 to going public in 1964, and now, the recent merger with WestRock and listing on the NYSE in 2024, Smurfit Kappa has exceeded expectations throughout the decades.
Now, operating in 40 countries and with the expertise of over 100,000 people, Smurfit WestRock has a unique ability to provide customers with a diverse, innovative and sustainable range of renewable and recyclable packaging solutions.
Tony Smurfit, CEO of Smurfit WestRock, said: “Combining Smurfit Kappa and WestRock creates a world-leading sustainable packaging player, bringing together a tremendous depth of experience and expertise from both companies. We believe that this combination has created the ‘go-to’ leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. I’m proud to be chosen to lead this great team of people.”
Ken Bowles, CFO for Smurfit WestRock added, “The shareholders of both Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have overwhelmingly supported our combination. Smurfit Westrock has a unique geographic footprint and through our industry-leading applications, an unparalleled ability to provide value for our customers.”
The Business & Finance Awards
Business & Finance was launched in 1964 as Ireland’s premier business magazine. The Business & Finance Awards programme was established a decade later, in 1974, and has become Ireland’s longest-running and most coveted business awards programme. These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of some of our most remarkable business leaders.
Submissions for this year’s awards are now open.
Business & Finance, Company of the Month
Business & Finance, in association with KPMG, recognises excellence in business through the ‘Company of the Month’ award. The Company of the Month award recognises the company which best demonstrates outstanding business leadership, sustainable growth, innovative strategy, strong financial returns and employee development.
