Andrew Leaf

Background

About Andrew Leaf

I am a Product R&D Manager at Rentokil Initial, the global leader in commercial pest management and hygiene services, with over 29 years of experience in the industry. I deliver innovative, safe, and effective products that meet the needs of our customers and the environment.I am passionate about championing the company's goals to reduce carbon footprint from fumigation by 70% by 2030, and I have defined the Group strategy and trial plans to meet this ambitious target. I collaborate with and set the direction for a team of colleagues who share my vision and commitment to make life better for the world.My core competencies include strategic planning, assessment of new technologies, product development and testing, supporting pesticide registration, and sales and marketing support.I have aligned operational and management standards for fumigation globally, setting world-class standards to ensure the safety of our operators and customers; introduced novel pesticides minimising the risk to non-target species; evaluated whole room disinfection products for hygiene and manage a £1M+ annual IP portfolio, reducing costs over 50% despite a significant increase in the number of applications and granted patents.