WillScot elects Donald W. Slager to expanded board
Slager will join WillScot’s Audit and Compensation committees and receive compensation under the existing non-employee director program.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WillScot Holdings Corporation expanded its board from nine to 10 members and elected Donald W. Slager as an independent director, effective October 7, 2026. The Board appointed him to the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee and determined that he qualifies as independent under Nasdaq listing standards. Slager will be compensated under WillScot’s existing program for non-employee directors. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Services from 2011 until his retirement in 2021, and currently serves on the boards of Martin Marietta Materials and Eastman Chemical.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size: 10 members
Director appointment effective date: October 7, 2026
Republic Services CEO service: 2011 to 2021
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Board size
10 members
Expanded from nine members; effective October 7, 2026
Director appointment effective date
October 7, 2026
Donald W. Slager’s appointment as an independent director
Republic Services CEO service
2011 to 2021
Slager served as President and Chief Executive Officer
Branch locations
Approximately 240 locations
WillScot’s network in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Key Terms
independent director, board refreshment, non-employee directors
3 terms
independent director regulatory
"elected Donald W. Slager as an independent director"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
board refreshment technical
"as part of its ongoing board refreshment efforts"
Board refreshment is the deliberate replacement or addition of corporate board members to bring new skills, perspectives or energy to a company’s oversight team. For investors, it matters because a refreshed board can change a company’s strategy, improve oversight of management and reduce risk—similar to updating the coaching staff of a sports team to fix weaknesses and boost future performance, which can influence investor confidence and the stock price.
non-employee directors financial
"existing compensation program for non-employee directors"
Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.
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Who did WSC elect to its board, and when?
WillScot elected Donald W. Slager as an independent director effective October 7, 2026. The Board expanded from nine to 10 members, and appointed him to the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2026 (October 5, 2026 )
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | ||||
On October 5, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of WillScot Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) acted to increase the size of the Board from nine to 10 members and elected Donald W. Slager to serve as a member of the Board to fill the vacancy created by that increase, effective October 7, 2026. Mr. Slager was also appointed to the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Board, effective October 7, 2026. The Board affirmatively determined that Mr. Slager qualifies as an independent director under the Nasdaq listing standards. Mr. Slager will be compensated for his service on the Board pursuant to the Company’s existing compensation program for non-employee directors.
Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. | ||||
On October 7, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Slager’s election to the Board as discussed in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release, dated October 7, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: October 7, 2026 | By: | /s/ S. Gary Shullaw | ||||||
| Name: S. Gary Shullaw | ||||||||
| Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
WillScot Elects Donald Slager to Board of Directors
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (October 7, 2026) -- WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative temporary space solutions, today announced that, as part of its ongoing board refreshment efforts, the WillScot Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously elected Donald (Don) Slager as an independent director effective October 7, 2026.
Worthing Jackman, Executive Chairman of WillScot, commented, “We are fortunate to welcome Don to WillScot’s Board. Our ongoing refreshment process is focused on maintaining the right mix of skills, experience and perspectives to support the Company’s long-term success. Don’s strategic and operational leadership, corporate governance expertise and experience guiding businesses through transformation and complex operating environments will further strengthen the Board and provide valuable perspective as WillScot pursues the opportunities ahead.”
Tim Boswell, CEO of WillScot, commented, “Don has a decades-long record of leading public companies through transformation and creating shareholder value. His experience guiding businesses through periods of growth and evolution will provide valuable strategic insight as we execute our long-term objectives and realize the full potential of WillScot. I have enjoyed getting to know Don and look forward to working with him as we strengthen execution and deliver sustainable value for our shareholders.”
Mr. Slager has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Board.
About Donald (Don) Slager
Mr. Slager served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Services, Inc. (Republic) (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, from 2011 until his retirement in 2021. Before becoming Chief Executive Officer, he served as Republic’s President and Chief Operating Officer beginning in December 2008. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (Allied Waste) from 2005 until its merger with Republic in 2008 and as Allied Waste’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2003 to 2004. Mr. Slager also served as a Director of Republic from 2010 to 2021.
An experienced public company director, Mr. Slager currently serves on the boards of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) and Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN). At Martin Marietta, a leading supplier of aggregates and other building materials, he is Lead Independent Director and a member of the Executive Committee and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, and Chair of the Management Development & Compensation Committee. At Eastman Chemical, a global specialty materials company, he is an independent director and a member of the Audit Committee, Finance Committee, and Environmental, Safety & Sustainability Committee.
About WillScot
WillScot (Nasdaq: WSC) is a leading provider of innovative turnkey space solutions in North America, helping customers keep projects moving and operations running. The Company partners with critical
industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, government, energy and education to deliver the right solutions coupled with a high level of customer service. WillScot’s comprehensive portfolio of products – including modular complexes, dry and cold storage containers, blast-resistant buildings, clearspan industrial structures, fencing, and add-on furnishings and equipment – is customizable and flexible to support any project need. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., WillScot operates from a network of approximately 240 branch locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “shall,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “see,” “have confidence” and variations of these words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside our control, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are predictions and we can give no assurance that any such forward-looking statement will materialize. Any forward-looking statement speaks only at the date on which it is made, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contact Information
Investor inquiries:
Charlie Wohlhuter
Investors@willscot.com
Media inquiries:
Juliana Welling
Media@willscot.com
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