Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) formalises two divisions and names new senior leaders
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rentokil Initial plc outlines an updated organisational structure and several senior leadership appointments to support its strategic priorities of intensifying customer focus, delivering sales and operational excellence, and simplifying the business. The company is formalising its operations into two divisions: North America and International. The International Division will include Europe, UK, Ireland & Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia & MENAT, Latin America and Pacific, aiming to create clearer accountability and faster adoption of best practices across the Group.
The company appoints Phill Wood as CEO of the newly formed International Division, in addition to his existing leadership of the UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa region. As previously announced, Rafael “Rafa” Carrasco serves as CEO of the North America Division, bringing experience from large-scale, route-based service businesses. Rentokil Initial also names Matt Jochim as Group Chief Transformation Officer, effective 7 September 2026, joining the Executive Leadership Team to lead large-scale operational transformations and execution improvements across the Group.
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Key Figures
Employees: c.63,400 people
Countries of operation: 90 countries
Effective date Group Chief Transformation Officer: 7 September 2026
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Employees
c.63,400 people
Global workforce size across 90 countries
Countries of operation
90 countries
Global footprint for Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing services
Effective date Group Chief Transformation Officer
7 September 2026
Start date for Matt Jochim as Group Chief Transformation Officer
Joining date CEO North America
3 August
Date Rafa Carrasco joined as Chief Executive Officer, North America
Key Terms
foreign private issuer, Form 20-F, route-based service industries, multi-site transformations, +1 more
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foreign private issuer regulatory
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Form 20-F regulatory
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route-based service industries financial
"track record of leadership in large-scale, route-based service industries"
multi-site transformations financial
"deep expertise in multi-site transformations, Rafa's track record of success"
Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing services technical
"a global leader in Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing services"
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FAQ
What organisational changes did Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) announce in this Form 6-K?
Rentokil Initial plc announced a formalised structure with two operating divisions, North America and International, to align with strategic priorities in customer focus, sales excellence and simplifying operations across its global pest control and hygiene businesses.
Who is the new CEO of Rentokil Initial plc’s International Division (RTO)?
Rentokil Initial plc appointed Phill Wood as CEO of the International Division. He has been with the company since 2006, has led multiple regional businesses, and continues to oversee the UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa region alongside this new role.
Who leads Rentokil Initial plc’s North America Division (RTO)?
Rafael “Rafa” Carrasco serves as Chief Executive Officer, North America, having joined on 3 August. He previously held senior leadership roles at WM, managing multi-site, route-based service operations across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Western Europe.
What is the role of the new Group Chief Transformation Officer at Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)?
Rentokil Initial plc appointed Matt Jochim as Group Chief Transformation Officer, effective 7 September 2026. He joins the Executive Leadership Team to lead large-scale business transformations, simplify ways of working and accelerate operational execution across the Group.
How large is Rentokil Initial plc’s global workforce and footprint as described in this filing?
Rentokil Initial plc states that it employs approximately 63,400 people across 90 countries. This highlights the company’s scale as a global leader in pest control and hygiene & wellbeing services operating through its new divisional structure.
What strategic priorities are Rentokil Initial plc’s leadership changes intended to support?
The leadership appointments and divisional structure support three priorities: intensifying customer focus, delivering sales and operational excellence, and simplifying the business. Management indicates these changes aim to improve execution, customer outcomes, growth and long-term shareholder value creation.
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Organisational
Changes & Leadership Appointments dated 13 August
2026
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13 August 2026
Organisational Structure Update and Leadership
Appointments
Rentokil Initial plc (the "Company") (FTSE: RTO / NYSE: RTO) today
announces two executive appointments and a formalisation of its
divisional operating structure to support the delivery of the
Company's strategic priorities - to intensify customer focus,
deliver sales and operational excellence, and simplify the
business.
Simplified organisation to support execution
To support the delivery of its strategic priorities, the Company is
formalising its structure into two operating Divisions: North
America and International.
The International Division will comprise Europe, UK, Ireland &
Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia & MENAT, Latin America and
Pacific.
This builds upon the current financial reporting structure and
creates clearer accountability for performance and execution across
the Group, while enabling faster adoption of best practices in
customer experience, sales effectiveness and operational delivery.
It also simplifies the operating model and strengthens
alignment against the Company's strategic priorities.
Appointment of CEO of the International Division
The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Phill Wood as
CEO of the newly formed International Division, with immediate
effect.
Phill is a highly experienced operator who has been with Rentokil
Initial since 2006 and has led businesses in Europe, the Caribbean,
Africa and the UK. He has a proven track record of delivering
growth and has a deep understanding of frontline pest control and
hygiene operations. He has also led the Company's Marketing
and Innovation function for the last 18 months making significant
progress in prioritisation and delivery of our innovation
pipeline.
This appointment is in addition to his current responsibilities
leading the UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa region, which he has
led since 2009.
CEO of North America Division
As previously announced, Rafael "Rafa" Carrasco joined the Company
on 3 August as Chief Executive Officer, North America. Rafa has a
distinguished track record of leadership in large-scale,
route-based service industries, most recently serving as President
of WM Healthcare Solutions and Senior Vice President of Strategy at
WM (previously known as Waste Management, Inc.), where he oversaw
multi-site operations with 200+ branches and over 10,000 corporate
and field-based employees across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland
and Western Europe.
Appointment of Group Chief Transformation Officer
Rentokil
Initial today also announces the appointment of Matt Jochim as
Group Chief Transformation Officer, effective 7 September 2026. He
will join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to the
Chief Executive.
Matt brings 30 years of experience leading large-scale business
transformations across global multi-site businesses. He joins the
Company from McKinsey (2006 - 2026), where he served as Partner and
leader of the UK & Ireland Operations Practice, owning
end-to-end operating transformations for major clients. Prior to
McKinsey, Matt spent five years at The Home Depot (2001 - 2006),
where he held senior store and supply chain operating roles and
managed critical transformations across store operations and
inventory management.
Matt's appointment further strengthens the Company's capability to
drive operational improvement, simplify ways of working and
accelerate execution across the Group.
Mike Duffy, Chief Executive of Rentokil Initial plc,
commented:
"At our Interims, we outlined clear priorities to intensify
customer focus, deliver sales and operational excellence and
simplify the business. Today's appointments strengthen our
capabilities to deliver on these priorities and drive profitable
growth. Matt's deep expertise in multi-site transformations, Rafa's
track record of success in route-based service industries and
Phill's extensive experience within our frontline operations will
be invaluable as we execute our strategy with speed and
excellence.
"Our focus is now firmly on execution and delivering the improved
performance we know this business is capable of through better
customer outcomes, driving growth and the long-term shareholder
value creation opportunity."
Enquiries:
For further information, please contact:
Investors / Analysts:
Heather Wood, Rentokil Initial plc, +44 7808 098793
Jamie Lewis, Rentokil Initial plc, +44 7341 071944
Media:
Malcolm Padley, Rentokil Initial plc, +44 7788 978 199
About Rentokil Initial plc
Rentokil Initial plc is a global leader in Pest Control and Hygiene
& Wellbeing services. It employs c.63,400 people in 90
countries.
www.rentokil-initial.com
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:
13 August 2026
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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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