Hertz appoints Gil West, former Delta and GM Cruise COO, as CEO starting April 1, succeeding Scherr amid challenges.

Rental car company Hertz has appointed Gil West, former Chief Operating Officer of Delta Airlines and General Motors' Cruise unit, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1. West will succeed Stephen Scherr, who has decided to step down as CEO and member of the Board. The transition comes as Hertz faces challenges, including higher repair costs and weak demand for electric vehicles in its rental fleet.

March 15, 2024
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