United Rentals, Inc. has appointed Julie Brandt to its board of directors, expanding the board to 11 members, including nine independent directors. Michael Kneeland, chairman of United Rentals, highlighted Ms. Brandt's leadership and expertise in managing large-scale distributed businesses and her deep knowledge of the construction industry as key assets to the board. Ms. Brandt currently serves as Corporate Vice President and President, Global Commercial & Field Operations at Johnson Controls, where she leads strategic initiatives for growth and operational excellence. Her extensive global experience also includes nearly three decades at Otis Elevator Company, where she held leadership roles across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.