United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that Ned Graham has
been appointed to the position of vice president of business
development, effective immediately. Graham, a 29-year veteran of the
equipment rental industry, will lead the development of strategies and
process improvements related to business expansion.
Michael Kneeland, chief executive officer of United Rentals, said,
“Ned’s nearly three decades of experience with equipment rental
operations, including 10 years in the public sector, speaks for itself.
He has an exceptional talent for realizing compelling opportunities on a
national scale, across all business units and customer segments. Ned’s
expertise makes him a strong addition to our senior team, and we are
delighted to have him on board as we continue to pursue our strategic
objectives.”
Prior to joining United Rentals, Graham most recently served as senior
vice president of operations for RSC Equipment Rental, where he directed
operations in 30 states, following six years as regional vice president
and two years as district manager. Previously, he acquired and served as
president for Approved Equipment Company, a multi-location rental, sales
and service business. He began his career with Manufacturers Hanover
Trust Company in corporate lending.
Graham holds a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes University and attended
executive programs at several leading institutions, including Harvard
Business School, Fordham University and the Swedish Institute of
Management/International Operations in Stockholm.
About United Rentals
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the
world, with an integrated network of over 580 rental locations in 48
states, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company’s approximately
8,600 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities,
municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers for rent
approximately 2,700 classes of equipment with a total original cost of
$3.8 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s MidCap
400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index® and is headquartered in Greenwich,
Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at
unitedrentals.com.
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