– USA, KY – Maxim Crane Works L.P., the world’s largest crane rental company, today announced the appointment of Paul McDonnell to its Board of Directors as CEO, effective immediately.
“On behalf of the entire Board, I am confident that with his more than two decades of specialty rental experience, Paul is the right executive to strengthen Maxim’s market leadership and continue enhancing the equipment and service provided to customers. Having worked together at United Rentals, Paul’s entrepreneurial mindset, customer-first focus and track record of delivering profitable growth make him the ideal person to lead Maxim’s next chapter,” said Board Chairman, Michael Kneeland.
About Paul McDonnell
Paul McDonnell has more than 25 years of experience in the construction equipment rental industry, including more than 20 years at United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world, most recently serving as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer. He joined United Rentals in 1999 upon the acquisition of D&E Steelplate Rental, where Mr. McDonnell was general manager, and served in numerous roles of increasing leadership responsibility across sales, operations and management. He played a critical role in growing its specialty rental business both organically and through acquisitions to the largest of its kind globally, increasing annual revenues more than 10 times to over $2 billion.
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO and lead this terrific business and talented Maxim team,” said Paul McDonnell. “Leveraging my experience in building the specialty rental segment at United Rentals, I look forward to working across the Company’s broad footprint to deliver superior service to our customers, continue growing our company and deliver meaningful value to all our stakeholders.”
Bryan Carlisle, who retired as Maxim CEO in September 2021 and continues to serve on the Board, added, “With Paul’s appointment, Maxim’s valued customers and talented employees are in experienced hands to take the Company to the next level. Maxim’s future remains bright and it is a credit to the entire organization and what they have built to have an executive of Paul’s caliber join the Company. I look forward to supporting Paul and management alongside the rest of the Board as they execute on the long-term vision for the business.”
About Maxim Crane Works
Founded in 1937, Maxim is one of the largest lifting solutions businesses in North America. Maxim, with its affiliated companies, serves more than 8,000 customers through its fleet of over 2,600 cranes situated in 61 branches. Maxim’s full suite of lift solutions include operated and maintained cranes, bare rental cranes, heavy haul/rigging services, and value-added advisory services. Maxim offers a full portfolio of cranes used in a variety of end markets.
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