Directorate Change

Rentokil Initial PLC
28 February 2008

28 February 2008


                    Rentokil Initial plc: Board Announcement


Rentokil Initial today announces that after eleven years as a director and
almost four years as chairman, Brian McGowan has decided to step down from the
board no later than this year's AGM on 14 May 2008. A process has already
started to find a new chairman with the right credentials.


Doug Flynn, chief executive of Rentokil Initial, said:


'Brian's decisive action and strong leadership have been of immense value to the
board, the company and its shareholders over the last eleven years. He has never
been slow to take difficult decisions, demonstrated most notably by his
willingness to step up to the mark and take on the role of executive chairman in
2004. More recently, as non-executive chairman, my board colleagues and I have
valued his advice and experience through what has been a challenging period. We
will all miss him.'


Brian McGowan, chairman, Rentokil Initial, said:


'Rentokil Initial is a world class business with strong brands and powerful
capabilities. The last few years have been challenging but Doug and the team can
now point to a demonstrable operational turnaround in the vast majority of the
group's businesses. I have enjoyed my time with the group but have decided that
the time has come for the board to look for a new chairman to help guide
Rentokil Initial through the next stage in its development.'



Media enquiries:


Malcolm Padley             Rentokil Initial plc 07788 978199

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Notes for Editors:

Brian McGowan


Brian McGowan was appointed a non-executive director of Rentokil Initial in
October 1996. He was appointed non-executive chairman in May 2004 and served as
executive chairman of the board between July 2004 and February 2005. Brian is
also chairman of UMECO plc and Catalyst Corporate Finance LLP. He previously
served as chief executive of Williams plc and chairman of House of Fraser Plc.


Rentokil Initial

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 49
countries and employs over 79,000 people. Services include textiles and washroom
services, pest control, interior plants and artwork, parcels delivery and
facilities services. For further information visit: www.rentokil-initial.com



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