BigRentz, leading construction procurement software platform, has named former Home Depot executive Matt Schweickert to its board of directors. With a career spanning more than two decades and strategic roles at companies such as The Home Depot and Resident, Schweickert brings deep industry expertise driving technology-enabled growth and improving operational efficiency.
Schweickert’s appointment comes as BigRentz continues its growth as one of the rental industry’s most technology-forward construction industry platforms. The company’s digital platform has simplified the complex equipment rental and management process for 6,000 supplier partners representing 14,000 locations and customers across the country.
Schweickert's career is marked by his ability to scale global organizations and measurably drive profitability. At The Home Depot, he simultaneously served as chief strategy officer, functional chief financial officer for technology and chief product & user experience officer. In that role, he led the strategy and execution efforts to acquire and build The Home Depot’s large equipment rental business. His efforts in integrating technology and data into operations significantly enhanced Home Depot’s operational efficiencies and customer experience, the company said. He has subsequently been involved in advising, scaling and helping drive liquidity events for several start-ups across retail, technology as well as the home, health and wellness categories.
"Matt’s addition to our board is a pivotal moment for BigRentz," said Scott Cannon, CEO of BigRentz. "His real-world experience leveraging technology to measurably drive growth in leadership positions at some of our industry’s biggest players aligns perfectly with our vision to transform the equipment rental and construction industry overall. With Matt’s guidance, we are poised to offer more customers with solutions that reduce the cost of renting and managing equipment, secure financing and connect with staff."
"I’m excited to join the great team at BigRentz and help drive their efforts to bring technology, transparency and efficiency to the large and important equipment rental industry,” said Schweickert.
Schweickert's broad experience spans various industries, including retail, SaaS data & analytics, and financial technology. His strategic insights and leadership will be invaluable as BigRentz continues its journey toward becoming a comprehensive software provider and industry leader.
BigRentz’s network offers an extensive array of equipment categories, including aerial platforms such as scissor lifts, material handling tools like forklifts, heavy and earthmoving machinery and cranes. The company also offers job site services, including dumpsters, generators and light towers. Next, BigRentz plans to introduce AI-infused software solutions to drive cost savings, break down communication silos and operate across more industry verticals, including staffing and financial services, to address evolving market demands.
BigRentz is a construction procurement software platform with more than 6,000 active rental companies and 14,000 rental locations in its network. Based in Irvine, Calif., BigRentz is No. 56 on the RER 100.
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