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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-086807"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XPO"
cik: "0001166003"
company_name: "XPO, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-27T11:00:35+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-27T11:05:16.679279+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# XPO appoints Michael Kneeland, former United Rentals CEO, to board of directors

## Summary
- Michael Kneeland appointed to XPO board effective July 27, 2026; board expands to eight members, seven independent.
- Kneeland is non-executive chairman of United Rentals, led as CEO from 2007-2019, created over $60B in shareholder value.
- He also serves as chairman of Gildan Activewear and director of GXO Logistics.
- Kneeland will receive annual cash retainer of $80,000 and RSU grant of $190,000, prorated for initial term.
- Appointment aligns with XPO's commitment to operational excellence and shareholder returns.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-086807
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XPO
- cik: 0001166003
- company_name: XPO, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-27T11:00:35+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166003/000110465926086807/0001104659-26-086807-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1166003/000110465926086807/tm2616097d3_8k.htm

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