LONDON, Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings,
Inc., (NYSE: HTZ) announced that Tracy Gehlan has joined the company as Chief Operations Officer for Hertz International.
Reporting to Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, Gehlan is based at the car rental company's International
headquarters near London, UK.
In this newly created position Gehlan has assumed overall responsibility for delivering sustained growth, efficiency and "best
in class" customer service across the company's wholly owned operations in Europe and
Asia Pacific.
Gehlan brings 23 years of operating expertise in a fast-moving retail environment from her leadership roles including
Smashburger Master, Burger King Corporation and The Restaurant Group.
Previously, as Managing Director/CEO of Smashburger UK, Gehlan led the entry of the US Smashburger fast food hamburger chain
into the UK market and developed the company's plans to expand across Europe. In her 11 year
career with Burger King, Gehlan most recently served five years as Chief Operations Officer, EMEA, where she optimized the
business across the region's franchised and wholly owned restaurants throughout 42 countries.
Prior to joining Burger King, Gehlan served in operational management positions over a nine year period at The Restaurant
Group. Gehlan has also held a non-executive directorship with the British Retail Consortium as Board Member, Scottish Retail
Consortium (2008-2011).
Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "Tracy has an outstanding track record of operational excellence,
team leadership, top talent development, and business management and growth. Her sincere passion for customers and employees
along with her exceptional depth of operating expertise will be a tremendous asset to our company."
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly vehicle
rental brands in approximately 10,200 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North
America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East,
Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most
recognized in the world. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Ultimate Choice, Carfirmations, Mobile
Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the
competition. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen, operates the
Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car
Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit: www.hertz.com.
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