Hertz names Mike Moore Chief Operating Officer

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. has promoted Mike Moore to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, giving him full responsibility for the company’s global fleet operations.

Moore, who joined Hertz in July 2024 as Executive Vice President of Technical Operations, brings more than 25 years of experience in fleet management and maintenance to the role.

Announcing the promotion, Hertz Chief Executive Officer Gil West said the appointment supports the company’s ongoing transformation.

“As we continue transforming Hertz for the long term, Mike’s appointment reflects our commitment to disciplined execution and operational excellence,” West said. “Mike’s proven leadership in optimizing our fleet and delivering process rigor, combined with his deep knowledge of our business, make him the right leader to drive results and strengthen our foundation for sustained performance.”

Before joining Hertz, Moore held senior operations roles at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, and most recently served as Executive Vice President, Spaceline Technical Operations at Virgin Galactic. He holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University.

Commenting on his new position, Moore said he looked forward to continuing to build operational strength across the business.

“Successful operations start with a strong team, clear data, and disciplined execution,” Moore said. “At Hertz, we’re fortunate to have a team full of determination that’s helping drive our turnaround and build the foundation for long-term success.”