Re Directorate

Rentokil Initial PLC
12 January 2001


                    RENTOKIL INITIAL
               CHANGE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR

As  previously  announced, following  the  retirement  of
Christopher Pearce at normal retirement date, Roger Payne
has  been  appointed  as  Finance  Director  of  Rentokil
Initial plc with effect from today, 12th January 2001.

Sir Clive Thompson, Chief Executive