Founded by an entomologist who patented poisons Harold Maxwell-Lefroy tried to register his business as Entokill, but had instead to register Rentokil. Throughout its history its been acquisitive, hence the Initial addition to the name. Today as well as pest control operation it is a major player in the logistics business with City Link business. IT Leader:Bryan Kinsella, ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã In role since:Since May 2007 Reporting line:CEO Board level seat: Yes IT staff currently employed:450 IT management team and reporting structure:Kinsella has appointed an IS-IT Partner- – his “junior ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãs” – to the executive board of each division. Primary technology platforms at the organisation:35,000-seat deal to run Google Apps Premier Edition Primary technology suppliers:Google, Workday Significant strategic technology deals been struck in the last 12 months:Workday HR platformDeveloped customer service tool My City Link in-house at a cost of £250,000 Read the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã interview: Rentokil Initial ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã says Google cleans up IT mess
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