New leadership for Rentokil Initial in Asia

Rentokil Initial, the world’s leading pest control and hygiene services  company, has today announced that Mark Gillespie, currently Managing Director, Rest of World  region, will succeed Paul Cochrane as the new Managing Director, Asia & MENAT region. Paul will  retire at the end of March 2022, after serving Rentokil Initial for more than three decades.  

With over 18 years of experience at Rentokil Initial, Mark has built and developed several high  performing teams, leading the execution of key regional growth strategies for the business. Based in  Singapore, Mark will be responsible for sales and business operations, as well as driving the strategic  growth across Asia and the Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT). 

Speaking on his new role, Mark Gillespie said, “The last two years, though challenging, have seen  Rentokil Initial delivering our purpose of protecting people and enhancing lives through high quality  pest control and hygiene services. Asia and MENAT are amongst the most important regions for  Rentokil Initial, and I am pleased to be taking on this responsibility from Paul, with an endeavor to  carry forward the legacy of a high degree of efficiency of service to our customers in the region. As  the industry leader, Rentokil Initial has been continuously developing new technologies that are  environment-friendly and sustainable, thereby improving the hygiene solution standard within the  industry and I am excited to work with the Asia team to unlock new growth opportunities for Rentokil  Initial in Asia.” 

Asia has been a vital growth market for Rentokil Initial, and the company’s continued success in the region is a testament to the increasing market demand for pest control and hygiene services as well  as competencies of the dedicated leadership team and employees. In 2021, the ongoing Revenue in  Asia rose by 5.0% to £254.0m (4.7% organic) consistent with an increasing demand for pest control  and hygiene services in the region. 

Rentokil Initial provides the highest standard of pest control and hygiene services across Asia &  MENAT. In Asia, business operations cover Brunei, China, Hong-Kong, India, (through a Joint  Venture with PCI), Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and  Vietnam. 

In all its markets, Rentokil Initial is focused on utilising its resources efficiently, thereby reducing the  impact on the environment, including minimising greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption,  water use and waste generation. 

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