---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001657853-23-000010"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HTZ"
cik: "0001657853"
company_name: "HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC"
filed_at: "2023-01-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T14:05:18.405078+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hertz appoints CEO Stephen Scherr as Board Chair; adds two independent directors

## Summary
- Greg O'Hara resigns as Chair and director; CEO Stephen Scherr becomes Board Chair effective Jan 17, 2023.
- Board expanded from 9 to 10; Fran Bermanzohn (ex-Goldman Sachs) and Jeffrey Nedelman (Certares) join as independent directors.
- Thomas Wagner (Knighthead) remains Vice Chair; Colin Farmer (Certares) continues as Lead Director.
- Scherr cites focus on shared mobility, electrification, and digital-first customer experience.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001657853-23-000010
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HTZ
- cik: 0001657853
- company_name: HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC
- filed_at: 2023-01-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1657853/000165785323000010/0001657853-23-000010-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/47129/000165785323000010/htz-20230113.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Jeffrey Nedelman was elected as Director at HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Board increased the number of directors on the Board from 9 to 10 and elected Fran Bermanzohn and Jeffrey Nedelman to serve as directors of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1657853/000165785323000010/0001657853-23-000010-index.htm
- Executive change
  Fran Bermanzohn was elected as Director at HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Board increased the number of directors on the Board from 9 to 10 and elected Fran Bermanzohn and Jeffrey Nedelman to serve as directors of the Company.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1657853/000165785323000010/0001657853-23-000010-index.htm
- Executive change
  Stephen Scherr was elected as Chairperson of the Board at HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Chairperson of the Board
  source text: elected Stephen Scherr to replace Greg O’Hara as Chairperson of the Board in addition to Mr. Scherr’s role as Chief Executive Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1657853/000165785323000010/0001657853-23-000010-index.htm
- Executive change
  Greg O’Hara resigned as Chairperson of the Board at HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Chairperson of the Board
  source text: Mr. O’Hara resigned as a director and as Chairperson of the Board.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1657853/000165785323000010/0001657853-23-000010-index.htm

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