---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001364479-26-000112"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HRI"
cik: "0001364479"
company_name: "HERC HOLDINGS INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-19T12:16:38+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-19T12:20:09.122729+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Herc Holdings elects Erik Olsson to board as independent director

## Summary
- Erik Olsson elected to Herc Holdings board effective Aug 18, 2026.
- Olsson is former Chairman, President & CEO of Mobile Mini; previously CEO of RSC Holdings.
- Board determined he is independent under NYSE standards; will serve on Audit Committee.
- He'll join non-employee director comp program with prorated cash retainer and equity award.
- Will enter standard indemnification agreement with company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001364479-26-000112
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HRI
- cik: 0001364479
- company_name: HERC HOLDINGS INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-19T12:16:38+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1364479/000136447926000112/0001364479-26-000112-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1364479/000136447926000112/hri-20260819.htm

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