Mr. Gary McGann joined the Jefferson Smurfit Group in 1998 as Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed CEO of JSG on the 1st November 2002. He has previously held a number of senior positions in both the private and public sectors over the last 20 years, including Chief Executive of Gilbeys of Ireland Limited, Grand Metropolitan Finance and Aer Lingus Group plc. As per 1st December 2005 Mr. Gary McGann is Group Chief Executive Officer of the Smurfit Kappa Group.