# Timothy Boswell

> Timothy D. Boswell is president and CEO of WillScot, a North American provider of temporary space and storage. He became CEO and a director on January 1, 2026 after serving as CFO, president and COO. He joined predecessor Algeco Scotsman in 2012 following an investing career, and has held responsibilities spanning strategy, finance, Canadian operations and acquisitions.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at WillScot Holdings Corporation
- **Organizations:** WillScot Holdings Corporation, Algeco Scotsman, Williams Scotsman, Sterling Partners, Banc of America Capital Investors, Edgeview Partners, Bear, Stearns & Co.
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology, Davidson College, Master of Business Administration, University of Virginia Darden School of Business
- **Known for:** Led strategic initiatives including more than 30 mergers and acquisitions during his company tenure., Held senior responsibilities across finance, strategy, Canadian operations, pricing, marketing and value-added products and services., Served as CFO through the company’s 2017 public listing and the 2020 Mobile Mini combination.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2012** — Worked at Bear, Stearns & Co., Edgeview Partners and Banc of America Capital Investors; served as a vice president at Sterling Partners.
- **2012-06** — Joined Algeco Scotsman.
- **2012–2017** — Held roles in strategy and business development, as chief of staff, overseeing Canadian operations, and in finance and treasury.
- **2017-11** — Became CFO when Williams Scotsman separated from its predecessor and listed on Nasdaq as WillScot.
- **2020-07** — Continued as CFO following the WillScot and Mobile Mini combination.
- **2021-09** — Promoted to president while continuing as CFO.
- **2025-01** — Became president and COO effective January 1.
- **2025-09** — Announced as the successor to CEO Brad Soultz.
- **2026-01** — Became president and CEO and joined the board on January 1.

## Achievements

- Led strategic initiatives including more than 30 mergers and acquisitions during his company tenure.
- Held senior responsibilities across finance, strategy, Canadian operations, pricing, marketing and value-added products and services.
- Served as CFO through the company’s 2017 public listing and the 2020 Mobile Mini combination.
- Appointed president and CEO and a director effective January 1, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — WillScot announced its Freedom 250 Grand Prix paddock sponsorship and plans for more than 6,400 square feet of temporary offices and storage; Boswell discussed logistical coordination.
- **2026-08** — Reported Q2 2026 revenue of $612.2 million and net income of $47.0 million; WillScot raised its full-year revenue outlook to approximately $2.3 billion.
- **2026-05** — Discussed enterprise accounts, fleet readiness, dispatch and route optimization on the Q1 2026 call.
- **2026-01** — Assumed the CEO role and joined the board on January 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.willscot.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-boswell-19833317

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