Robinson could run Rentokil

SHAREHOLDERS in pest control group Rentokil Initial are rumoured to want former Granada boss Gerry Robinson to take over running the company.

A group of key shareholders are understood to have approached him with a view to becoming executive chairman. He recently stepped down as chairman of drinks group Allied Domecq.

It is thought that if he did become chairman, Raphoe would buy up a 10% stake in the company.