UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the month of May 2025
Commission File Number: 001-41524
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Rentokil Initial plc
(Registrant’s name)
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Compass House
Manor Royal
Crawley
West Sussex RH10 9PY
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive office)
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Directorate
Change: Chief Executive to retire dated 07 May 2025
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7 May 2025
This announcement contains inside information
Directorate Change: Rentokil Initial plc Chief Executive to
retire
The Board of Rentokil Initial plc (FTSE: RTO, NYSE: RTO, "the
Company") today announces that Andy Ransom, Chief Executive, is to
retire by the time of the 2026 AGM. After 17 years on the Board, 12
of which as Chief Executive, both the Board and Andy agree that the
time is right and the search for a successor is already underway,
led by Richard Solomons, Chair.
Richard Solomons, Chair, said:
"Andy has created a global leader in Pest Control and the Board
thanks him for his outstanding contribution. Rentokil Initial is
well placed within an industry that has attractive and sustainable
growth drivers. The Company has exceptional long term growth
prospects but short term our priority is on turning around the
underperforming North American business. Andy is very focused on
this task and will ensure a smooth handover when a new Chief
Executive is appointed."
Andy Ransom, Chief Executive, said:
"It has been a great privilege to lead the growth of Rentokil
Initial as Chief Executive over the last 12 years and to establish
it as a global leader in Pest Control. I look forward to working
with my successor in due course to ensure a successful transition.
For now, I am focused on executing our growth plans in our North
America business and expanding in our target markets around the
world, so as to leave the Company in the best possible shape for
the future. I would like to place on record my thanks to the tens
of thousands of colleagues whose hard work and commitment underpin
both the many achievements over the last few years and the great
potential the Company has today."
Rentokil Initial plc also announces new Non-Executive
Directors today. See separate announcement.
Note:
Andy Ransom will be treated as a good leaver by reason of his
retirement for the purposes of annual bonus and awards under the
Deferred Bonus Plan and Performance Share Plan in accordance with
the Company's Directors' Remuneration Policy and the relevant plan
rules. Further details will be disclosed on the Company's website
in due course in compliance with Section 430(2B) of the Companies
Act 2006, and details will also be disclosed in the Directors'
Remuneration Report within the Company's Annual Report and
Accounts for the relevant year.
Enquiries:
Investors / Analysts: Peter Russell, Rentokil Initial plc: +
44(0)7795166506
Media: Malcolm Padley, Rentokil Initial plc:
+44(0)7788978199
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date:
07 May 2025
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RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC
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/s/
Rachel Canham
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Name:
Rachel Canham
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Title:
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
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