Rentokil Initial Regulatory News (RTO)

28 Nov 2008 07:00



28 November 2008

NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPOINTED

Rentokil Initial plc announces today that it has appointed Michael Murray as a director and chief financial officer with effect from 5 January 2009. Andrew Macfarlane will step down as a director on 31 December 2008 and will leave the company following a handover period during January and February 2009.

Michael Murray, age 41, joins from GSL, a private equity owned support services company, recently acquired by G4S, and prior to that was chief financial officer of TNT Express, TNT's global express parcels division.

Alan Brown, chief executive of Rentokil Initial said: 

"I am delighted that Michael Murray will be joining the company. Michael's operational skills and experience will make a significant contribution to Rentokil Initial's Operational Excellence agenda. 

"I would like to thank Andrew Macfarlane for his service to the group since joining in 2005; in particular his work in ensuring that the company has secure credit facilities in place."

Rentokil Initial reported its third quarter earnings on 7 November 2008, where it reiterated its outlook for the full year. The company announces its preliminary results on 20 February 2009. 

There is nothing that is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13 in respect of Michael Murray.

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For further information:

Shareholder/analyst enquiries:

Katharine Rycroft  Rentokil Initial plc  07811 270 734

Media enquiries: 

Malcolm Padley  Rentokil Initial plc  07788 978 199 

Kate Holgate / Tom Williams  Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959