Ardagh Group S.A. announced that Ian Curley, Chief Executive, has informed the Board that he is resigning to pursue other business opportunities. He will leave the Group at the end of the year. Paul Coulson, currently Executive Chairman, will become Chairman and Chief Executive.

The company also announced the appointment of Johan Gorter as Chief Executive of its global glass business. Johan (who currently heads up European glass business and is a director of Ardagh) has been with Ardagh for over ten years and has played a key role in the successful development of glass business in Europe. Johan will join David Wall (Chief Executive of global metal business) and David Matthews (Chief Financial Officer) in reporting to Paul Coulson.