Rentokil Initial has announced that Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson will join the company’s board as chief financial officer (CFO) on 1 January 2025.

Edgecliffe-Johnson will succeed Stuart Ingall-Tombs, who is retiring and will step down from the board on 31 December 2024 after 17 years with the company. Ingall-Tombs has been CFO for the last four years.

As part of the transition, Edgecliffe-Johnson will join the pest control company on 1 December as CFO designate.

He has 25 years’ experience in finance and international businesses, having most recently been CFO and a member of the board at Flutter Entertainment. Prior to this, he held roles of CFO, group head of strategy, and member of the board and executive committee at InterContinental Hotels Group.

Edgecliffe-Johnson said: “I am excited to join the talented team at Rentokil and to contribute to the growth journey of this global leader. I look forward to leveraging my experience, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, financial discipline and value creation.”

Rentokil’s chief executive, Andy Ransom, added: “I would like to thank Stuart for his unwavering commitment to Rentokil Initial over the 17 years he has been with the company. I wish him all the best and hope he has a wonderful time in his retirement.

“I am delighted that we have appointed Paul as CFO. He has an exceptional track record and reputation, and I am confident he will make a significant impact in this critical role.”

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