Directorate Change

Rentokil Initial PLC
15 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 of
the Company as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today.


William Rucker (age 44) is Chief Executive of Lazard London. He is also Deputy
Chief Executive of Lazard's European Investment Banking business and a Deputy
Chairman of the worldwide firm.


Brian McGowan, Chairman of Rentokil Initial, said: 'We are delighted to welcome
William to the Board of Rentokil Initial. He is widely respected in the City and
beyond and I am confident that his counsel will be of great value to the Group
as 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 of
Rentokil Initial. I look forward to working with the team to make sure that we
deliver the full potential of the Group for the benefit of the company and its
shareholders.'


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Media enquiries:


Malcolm Padley - Rentokil Initial plc    07788 978199

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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.




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