UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2016

WestRock Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	001-37484	47-3335141
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)

501 South 5th Street, Richmond, VA	23219
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(804) 444-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 4, 2016, WestRock announced that Robert K. Beckler, president, Packaging Solutions, will be retiring from the company after 29 years of service, effective in July 2016.  He will work with CEO Steve Voorhees to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 4, 2016

WESTROCK COMPANY
	By	/s/ Robert B. McIntosh
		Name: Robert B. McIntosh
		Title:  Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary