Directorate Change

Rentokil Initial PLC
5 June 2002

5 June 2002



                          Changes at Rentokil Initial

Following the appointment of James Wilde as Chief Executive Designate of
Rentokil Initial at the company's AGM last week, Ted Brown, Chief Operating
Officer, has been appointed Marketing Director, reporting directly to Mr Wilde.


Commenting on the change, James Wilde said:-


'Anticipating my appointment as Chief Executive in January, I am determined to
build a strong, direct relationship with the Regional Managing Directors and be
closely involved with the management and key issues of our trading divisions.'


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