Hertz Global (HTZ) Appoints Its New CEO Amid Challenges

Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) has announced the appointment of Gil West, former chief operating officer (COO) of Delta Air Lines (DAL) and General Motor’s (GM) Cruise unit, as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective Apr 1. West will succeed Stephen Scherr, who will step down on Mar 31.West joined DAL in 2008 and was associated with the airline for 12 years. He was elevated to the COO’s post in 2014. At DAL, he was responsible for the company’s worldwide operations. He was associated with General Motor ...