

In the Top 10% of 1339 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
In the Top 15% of 707 Nearby Companies in New York
2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably
Mr. Michael J. Kneeland, also known as Mike, has been the President and Chief Executive Officer at United Rentals, Inc. of RSC Holdings, Inc., since August 25, 2008. Mr. Kneeland serves as the Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals (North America), Inc. He served as an Executive Vice President of Operations of United Rentals (North America), Inc. since September 23, 2003. He served as an interim Chief Executive Officer of United Rentals, Inc. from June 4, 2007 to August 2008. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of United Rentals, Inc. from March 7, 2007 to August 2008 and also served as its Executive Vice President since March 7, 2007 and Executive Vice President of Operations from September 23, 2003 to March 7, 2007. He joined United Rentals as a District manager in 1998 upon the acquisition of Equipment Supply Co., and served until April 2000 and subsequently served as Vice President of Aerial operations and then Vice President of southeast region until September 2003. He has more than 30 years of experience in the equipment rental industry includes a number of Senior Management positions with Free state Industries Inc., and Equipment Supply from 1979 to 1998. He has been a Director of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Alternate Name Yellow Corp) since July 22, 2011. He serves as Director of United Rentals (North America), Inc. He has been a Director of United Rentals, Inc. since August 25, 2008.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at United Rentals.
Based on 237 ratings, Michael Kneeland ranks right below McGrath RentCorp's CEO, Joseph Hanna.
United Rentals' CEO is highly regarded by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, African American/Black employees, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
United Rentals ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for CEO Rating Score.
United Rentals ranks in the Top 15% of other companies in New York for CEO Rating Score.
