Directorate Change

Rentokil Initial PLC
20 October 2005



     RENTOKIL INITIAL (THE 'COMPANY') ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF EDWARD BROWN
                                      and
          THE APPOINTMENT OF ANDY HOBART AS MD PEST CONTROL AND PLANTS

Rentokil Initial plc announces that Edward Brown, 54, has notified the Board
that he intends to retire from his role as a main board director effective 5
January 2006.
Edward has been a director of Rentokil Initial since July 1998, having joined
the Company in 1981, and has held a range of senior executive positions,
culminating in his present one as Managing Director, Pest Control and Plants.

The Company's chairman, Brian McGowan, said today:-

'Edward has made a significant contribution to the Company over many years and,
in particular, the Board recognises his commitment to the roles of chief
operating officer, marketing director and managing director in recent times. The
Board accepts his decision to retire with regret but can understand his wish to
do so after nearly 25 years with the Company. His commitment and enthusiasm will
be greatly missed. We wish him well in the future.'

The Company also announces the appointment of Andy Hobart as successor to Edward
Brown as Managing Director, Pest Control and Plants Division from 1 December 2005.

Andy, 43, joins after five years with RAC during which he was the Managing
Director of a number of support services businesses. For the past two years he
has been the Managing Director of the RAC / RBS Joint Venture company Lex
Transfleet, the commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management
outsourcing services business with 1400 employees and turnover of £160 million.
Prior to this Andy held a number of senior management positions in The BOC
Group.

During his period as Managing Director of Lex Transfleet, Andy has delivered a
significant improvement in employee satisfaction, customer service, and a 50%
growth in profits.

Commenting on the appointment Chief Executive, Doug Flynn, said:-

'I am delighted to welcome Andy to his new role. His experience at RAC in
running support service businesses, combined with his previous international
roles, are extremely appropriate in this time of change and regeneration at
Rentokil Initial. His achievements in delivering outstanding performance are
impressive.

' The senior management team which we will have in place from December is the
team that I expect to lead the turnaround of this company and a return to
sustainable growth.'

Enquiries:
John Sunnucks, Gill Ackers; Brunswick Group LLP 020 7404 5959
Charles Grimaldi, Rentokil Initial plc 01342 833022


Notes to editors

Other recent senior management appointments

The appointment of Andy Hobart is the latest in a number of senior management
appointments made during the year who report directly to Doug Flynn, Chief
Executive:

   • Mark Boyle, Director of Strategy & Development
   • Andrew Macfarlane, Chief Financial Officer
   • Cathy Brown, Head of the Change Programme Office
   • Andy Kemp, Human Resources Director
   • David Liu, Divisional Managing Director, Asia Pacific

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 has some 90,000 employees providing a range of support
services in over 40 countries where the 'Rentokil' and 'Initial' brands have
come to represent innovation, deep expertise and consistent quality of service.
Services include pest control, tropical plants, hygiene services, facilities
services, electronic security and parcels delivery.


Pest Control and Plants


Pest Control

Rentokil Initial offers a comprehensive pest control service in 40 countries and
supplies Rentokil branded pest control products to industry. The highly regarded
Rentokil Initial Research and Development Centre continues to introduce leading
innovations and effective solutions for pest control with specific emphasis
placed on health, safety and protection of the environment. It is one of the
market leaders in commercial pest control worldwide.

Plants
Tropical Plants is the largest interior landscaping company in the world and
operates in 16 countries. Indoor plants are offered to customers on a rental and
maintenance or purchase and maintenance basis, ranging from a single plant or
tree to displays for the largest atrium. Rentokil Initial's specialist in-house
design and development team also offers a range of services to facilities
managers, interior designers and architects, to introduce plants as an integral
part of building design and refurbishment.




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