Hertz

Hertz Global Holdings, commonly known as Hertz, is a leading American car rental company that operates globally. Hertz provides rental services under its own brand, along with Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty Car Rental, and Firefly Car Rental. With a presence in over 160 countries, Hertz offers car rental services to both business and leisure travelers, providing convenient transportation solutions worldwide. Its operations span North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and beyond, making it one of the largest rental car companies by fleet size and sales.

Hertz operates within the vehicle rental industry, a sector that focuses on providing short-term and long-term car rental services to customers. As a global leader in this industry, Hertz serves both individual travelers and businesses, offering a wide range of vehicles to meet various transportation needs. With a 36% market share in the United States, Hertz is a key player in the car rental market, competing with companies like Enterprise Holdings and Avis Budget Group.

Gil West has been the Chief Executive Officer of Hertz since April 2024. Before leading Hertz, West served as Chief Operating Officer of Cruise, General Motors' autonomous vehicle subsidiary, and previously held a similar role at Delta Air Lines. During his time at Delta, West was instrumental in improving customer service and operational efficiency, driving the company to achieve industry-leading performance. His extensive experience in operations and leadership positions him to lead Hertz's strategic initiatives as it continues to grow as a global mobility leader.

Scott Haralson serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hertz, a role he assumed in June 2024. Prior to joining Hertz, Haralson was the CFO at Spirit Airlines, where he played a critical role in navigating the company through financial challenges and the pandemic. With extensive experience in the transportation industry, including positions at America West Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines, Haralson brings a wealth of knowledge in financial management, strategic planning, and cost optimization to his role at Hertz.

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