exhibit 10. 18 dated 29 january 2009 boots uk limited and alex gourlay service agreement service agreement service agreement an agreement made this 29th day of january 2009 th between : ‘ the company ’ : boots uk limited ( registered number : 00928555 ) whose registered office is at 1 thane road, nottingham, ng2 3aa ; and ‘ you ’ : alex gourlay of [ address ]. 1. effect of certain words and expressions 1. effect of certain words and expressions 1. effect of certain words and expressions 1. 1 certain words and expressions have particular meanings in this agreement. please refer to schedule 1. 1. 1 certain words and expressions have particular meanings in this agreement. please refer to schedule 1. 1. 1 certain words and expressions have particular meanings in this agreement. please refer to schedule 1. 2. appointment 2. appointment 2. appointment with effect from the date of this agreement ( the “ commencement date ” ), in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein, the company appoints you and you agree to act as managing director of the company. you agree that the company may at its discretion require you to perform, without additional remuneration, other lawful duties or reasonable tasks not specifically within the scope of your normal duties but consistent with your seniority and professional skills and you agree to perform those duties / tasks. the company may appoint someone to act jointly with you in the performance of your duties. you shall at all times during this agreement comply with all policies, procedures and practices of the company from time to time notified to you by the company. 2. 1 at all times during the continuance of this agreement you shall : 2. 1 at all times during the continuance of this agreement you shall : 2. 1 at all times during the continuance of this agreement you shall : 2. 1. 1 devote the whole of your working time and attention to the duties of the appointment assigned to you from time to time ; 2. 1. 1 devote the whole of your working time and attention to the duties of the appointment assigned to you from time to time ; 2. 1. 1 devote the whole of your working time and attention to the duties of the appointment assigned to you from time to time ; 2. 1. 2 use your best endeavours to promote and protect the interests of the company and all group companies ; 2. 1. 2 use your best endeavours to promote and protect the interests of