XPO appoints Michael Kneeland, former United Rentals CEO, to its board of directors
XPO, Inc. appointed Michael Kneeland to its board of directors effective July 27, 2026, expanding the board to eight members, seven of whom are independent. Kneeland is non-executive chairman of United Rentals and previously served as its chief executive from 2007 to 2019. The filing reports no financial results or changes to operations, so the appointment is a board governance change.
Key points
- Kneeland was appointed by the board on July 24, 2026, effective July 27, 2026, and will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
- As a non-employee director, he receives an annual cash retainer of $80,000 and an annual RSU grant currently valued at $190,000.
- On July 27, 2026, he received a prorated grant of 388 RSUs that vest on January 4, 2027.
- The filing states there are no related party transactions with Kneeland reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
The filing
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