United Rentals Appoints New Financial Executives

August 30, 2006 - United Rentals, Inc. Greenwich, Conn., announced the appointments of Todd G. Helvie as senior vice president and controller, and John J. Fahey as vice president - assistant corporate controller and principal accounting officer, effective immediately.

 

Martin E. Welch, executive vice president and chief financial officer for United Rentals, said, "Todd and John have proven integral to our organization during this time of continued growth."

 

Helvie will report directly to Welch; while Fahey will report to Helvie.

 

Helvie joined United Rentals in 2006 as vice president, taxes and business development, after holding senior management positions for Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Pepsi Co. Inc. Fahey joined the company in 2005 as vice president, assistant corporate controller. He has also been a senior management employee for various companies.