Andrew L.
Product R & d Manager @Rentokil Initial
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WORK HISTORY
Product R & d Manager @Rentokil Initial
Championing the ambition to achieve the Company\'s sustainability goals to reduce CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030. Defining the strategy to achieve the targets in the short, medium and long term and setting operational plans to achieve them. Managing a team of international colleagues to achieve these targets.Making use of market data and new technology to gain an understanding of operations to target focus areas for improvement.Evaluating the introduction of novel insecticides to the industry that minimise the risk to non-target species;Testing and evaluation of products; Regulatory knowledge; Registration; Supply chain; Sales; Marketing etc.Management of a £1M+ annual IP portfolio (that was historically unbudgeted or accounted for) and aggressively ensuring the investment is equitable and realised by the accountants; along with forward planning with project management to predict and control costs
EDUCATION
Radyr Comprehensive
A' Levels, Chemistry Physics Biology
Aston University
BSc Hons, Applied Chemistry
ABOUT ANDREW L.
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.
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