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United Rentals Appoints Alexander Taussig to Board
Taussig, a Lightspeed Venture Partners Board Partner, joins the 11-member board.
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 February 4, 2026. Taussig's appointment expands the board to 11 members, 9 of which are independent directors. Taussig is a Board Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California.
Why it matters
The addition of Taussig, an experienced venture capitalist, to United Rentals' board signals the company's focus on innovation and growth, particularly in technology-enabled solutions for the equipment rental industry.
The details
Taussig joined Lightspeed in 2016 and has served in various roles, including Partner, Co-Head of the Consumer Practice, and his current position as Board Partner. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MS in Materials Science & Engineering from MIT, and an AB in Physics from Harvard University.
- Taussig's appointment to United Rentals' board is effective February 4, 2026.
The players
United Rentals, Inc.
A leading equipment rental company in North America, providing equipment and services to construction and industrial companies.
Alexander Taussig
A Board Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a multi-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
A multi-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with over $40 billion in assets under management.
What’s next
United Rentals' board of directors will welcome Taussig and work with him to provide strategic guidance and oversight as the company continues to innovate and grow.
The takeaway
The appointment of Alexander Taussig, an experienced venture capitalist, to United Rentals' board signals the company's commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to drive growth in the equipment rental industry.
