Rentokil Initial plc announced the appointment of Thérèse Esperdy as Chair of the Board, effective 1 September 2026, succeeding Richard Solomons who will retire on 31 August 2026.
Key takeaways
Thérèse Esperdy appointed as Chair of the Board, effective 1 September 2026, with a total annual fee of £725,000.
Richard Solomons, Chair since 2019, will retire from the Board effective midnight on 31 August 2026.
Esperdy will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate on 1 July 2026.
The appointment follows Solomons' announcement on 5 March 2026 of his intention to retire.
Esperdy brings extensive non-executive experience from roles at Imperial Brands plc, Smith & Nephew plc, and Moody's Corporation.