Rentokil Initial plc announced the appointment of Rafael "Rafa" Carrasco as Chief Executive Officer, North America, commencing 3 August. Rafa joins the Company with a distinguished track record of leadership in large-scale, route-based service industries. He most recently served 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 U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Western Europe.

He is highly experienced at executing a recurring revenue model, serving commercial and residential customers. Professional Highlights: Extensive Operational Leadership: Rafa has held numerous senior leadership roles over a 10-year career at WM. Prior to serving as President of WM Healthcare Solutions, Rafa led WM's East region, where he enabled disciplined growth through leveraging process and technology solutions focusing on consistent service delivery to customers, reducing frontline turnover and improving operational efficiency.

Strategic Transformation: As SVP of Strategy, he led enterprise-level transformation initiatives, using data and technology to optimise operations and drive continuous improvement. Integration Expertise: Rafa led the integration of Stericycle, a $7.2bn acquisition, delivering standout first year cost synergies and establishing a path toward higher synergies over time. Professional Education: Holds a BBA Marketing and an MBA Operations Management from the University of Houston.

Alain Moffroid, the current interim CEO, North America, will remain on the NA leadership group supporting Rafa and the team as they continue executing their growth plan. He will support the Company through the end of 2027. Rafa Carrasco: Career Summary at WM President of WM Healthcare Solutions Houston, Texas | Nov.

2024 ? Present; Senior Vice President - Enterprise Strategy Houston, Texas | Oct 2023 ? Present; Senior Vice President - Field Operations - East Houston, Texas | Jul 2021 - Oct 2023; Area Vice President ?     Greater Mid-Atlantic | Apr.

2017 - Jul 2021; Area Vice President Eastern Canada | Nov. 2016 - Apr. 2017; Vice President - Special Projects Houston, Texas | Jul 2016 - Nov.

2016; Prior to WM, he spent 6 years in General Management roles at Sims Metal Management Limited and 13 years at ESCO Marine.