Rentokil Initial Regulatory News (RTO)

14 Jan 2008 11:08

Rentokil Initial PLC14 January 2008 14 January, 2008 Rentokil Initial announces the appointment of Richard Burrows as Non-Executive Director Rentokil Initial plc today announces the appointment of Richard Burrows to theBoard of the Company as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today. Richard Burrows (aged 61) is Governor of the Bank of Ireland and the formerJoint CEO of Pernod Ricard. Brian McGowan, Chairman of Rentokil Initial, said: "We are delighted to welcomeRichard to the Board of Rentokil Initial and I am certain that he will make avaluable contribution to the future development of the Group." Richard Burrows said: "Rentokil Initial is an international business with widelyrecognised brands and great potential throughout Asia, Europe and the NorthAmerica. The management team have established a solid platform for future growthand I look forward to working with them to ensure the business delivers its fullpotential." - Ends - Media enquiries: Malcolm Padley Rentokil Initial plc 07788 978199 Kate Holgate / Tom Williams Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959 Note to Editors: • Richard Burrows trained as a chartered accountant before joining Irish Distillers in 1971, where he worked in various areas of the business before being appointed Chief Executive of the business in 1978, and Chairman/CEO in 1991. Richard held this position for nine years before being appointed co-Chief Executive of Irish Distillers' parent company Pernod Ricard in 2000, from which he retired, on reaching the age of 60, in 2005. Richard also serves as the Governor of the Bank of Ireland and is a Non-Executive Director of Pernod Ricard and of Cityjet. He headed the Irish employers' organisation IBEC between 1998 and 2000. • 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 in over 40 countries where the 'Rentokil' and 'Initial' brands represent innovation, deep expertise and consistent quality of service. 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