United Rentals Appoints Alexander Taussig to Board

New board member brings expertise in scaling technology-enabled platforms

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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United Rentals, Inc. announced the appointment of Alexander Taussig to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Taussig's appointment expands the board to 11 members, 9 of which are independent directors.

Why it matters

The addition of Taussig, a Board Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, is expected to support United Rentals' innovation and digital transformation efforts to enhance the customer experience and drive sustainable growth.

The details

Taussig has deep expertise in scaling technology-enabled platforms, including artificial intelligence, and has worked with companies on growth strategies and go-to-market execution. As a Board Partner at Lightspeed, he has served in multiple roles with investment and management responsibilities.

  • Taussig's appointment to the United Rentals board is effective immediately.

The players

United Rentals, Inc.

The largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Alexander Taussig

A Board Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm, who has expertise in scaling technology-enabled platforms and working with companies on growth strategies.

Michael Kneeland

The chairman of United Rentals' board of directors.

Lightspeed Venture Partners

A multi-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California with over $40 billion in assets under management.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to welcome Alex to the board. His deep expertise in scaling technology-enabled platforms, including artificial intelligence, and his work with companies on growth strategies and go-to-market execution will help support the innovation and digital transformation that enhances our customer experience and drives sustainable growth and value.”

— Michael Kneeland, Chairman of United Rentals (United Rentals)

The takeaway

United Rentals' appointment of Alexander Taussig, a seasoned technology and venture capital expert, to its board of directors signals the company's commitment to leveraging innovation and digital transformation to enhance the customer experience and drive sustainable growth.