United Rentals

URI

IndustrialsNYQ$47.6B

URI SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:44 UTC

CEO Timeline

Matthew J. FlanneryCurrent

May 2019 — Present(7y 4mo)

Matthew J. Flannery was appointed Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals, Inc., effective May 8, 2019, succeeding Michael J. Kneeland who retired from the role.

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Michael J. KneelandManually reviewed

Jun 2007 — May 2019(11y 11mo)

Michael J. Kneeland assumed the role of interim Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals, effective upon Wayland R. Hicks's retirement on June 4, 2007.

Michael J. Kneeland retired as Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals, Inc., effective May 8, 2019, and transitioned to non-executive Chairman.

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Wayland R. Hicks

Dec 2003 — Jun 2007(3y 6mo)

Wayland R. Hicks was appointed Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals in December 2003, succeeding Bradley S. Jacobs.

planned retirement

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