Gil West

Gil West has served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors since April 2024. He is focused on building on Hertz’s extraordinary family of brands, deepening its commitment to service and operational excellence, and executing strategic initiatives that further position Hertz as a global mobility leader.

Before joining Hertz, West served as Chief Operating Officer of Cruise, General Motors’ majority-owned, autonomous vehicle subsidiary. Prior to that, from 2014 to 2024, he was Chief Operating Officer at Delta Air Lines, overseeing worldwide operations and more than 70,000 employees, along with the company’s subsidiary businesses. Under his direction, Delta Air Lines achieved industry-leading customer service performance and delivered record earnings within the industry. West held various leadership positions at Delta Air Lines from 2008 to 2014, following his tenure, from 2006 to 2007, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Laidlaw Transit Services, a provider of transportation services.

West serves on the board of Virgin Galactic Holdings. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from National University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.