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Rentokil Initial Appoints Phil Wood As Chief Executive of International Division

PUBLIC · RTOAug 13, 2026about 2 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Rentokil Initial plc

Rafael Carrasco
SussexEnvironmental Consulting

Description

Rentokil Initial has appointed Phil Wood as the chief executive of its newly-formed international division, effective immediately. The restructuring also saw Rafael Carrasco named CEO of North America, starting August 3, and Matt Jochim appointed as group chief transformation officer, effective September 7.

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Company

Rentokil Initial plc

Location

Sussex, England, United Kingdom

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Rentokil Initial plc is a global leader in pest control and hygiene services, committed to delivering operational excellence and value creation. With a focus on executing the Right Way Strategy, the company aims to achieve business success and profitable growth.

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