Rentokil Initial Regulatory News (RTO)

15 Feb 2008 11:01

Rentokil Initial PLC15 February 2008 15 February, 2008 Rentokil Initial announces the appointment of William Rucker as Non-Executive Director Rentokil Initial plc announces the appointment of William Rucker to the Board ofthe Company as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today. William Rucker (age 44) is Chief Executive of Lazard London. He is also DeputyChief Executive of Lazard's European Investment Banking business and a DeputyChairman of the worldwide firm. Brian McGowan, Chairman of Rentokil Initial, said: "We are delighted to welcomeWilliam to the Board of Rentokil Initial. He is widely respected in the City andbeyond and I am confident that his counsel will be of great value to the Groupas we build on the leadership positions we have established around the world." William Rucker said: "This is an exciting time to be joining the Board ofRentokil Initial. I look forward to working with the team to make sure that wedeliver the full potential of the Group for the benefit of the company and itsshareholders." - Ends - Media enquiries: Malcolm Padley - Rentokil Initial plc 07788 978199 Kate Holgate/Tom Williams - Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959 Note to Editors: • William Rucker qualified as a chartered accountant before joining Lazard in 1987. In 2000 he was appointed Deputy CEO of Lazard London and became a member of the firm's Executive Committee. He was appointed CEO of Lazard London in June 2004 and Deputy CEO of Lazard's European Investment Banking business in 2006. He is a Deputy Chairman of Lazard LLC, the worldwide firm. There are no disclosures to be made rule 9.6.13(2) to (6) of The Listing Rules. • Rentokil Initial is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in all the major economies of Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa. The company provides a wide range of support services across 49 countries and employs 79,000 people. Services include textiles and washroom services, pest control, office plants and artwork, parcels delivery and facilities services. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange