Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZWW) CHRO Eric Leef to step down Sept 5

Q: What leadership change did Hertz (HTZWW) disclose?

Hertz disclosed that Eric Leef , Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hertz Global Holdings and The Hertz Corporation, has informed the company of his intent to resign from his roles.

Q: When will Hertz CHRO Eric Leef leave his role?

Eric Leef will remain in his current position through September 5, 2025 to assist with the transition.

Q: Who will oversee human resources at Hertz after Eric Leef resigns?

Christopher G. Berg , Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will continue to oversee the HR function while the company searches for a permanent successor.

Q: Does Hertz have a succession plan for the CHRO role?

Yes. The company states that, in alignment with its succession planning , Christopher G. Berg will oversee the HR function during the search for a permanent successor.

Q: Which entities are covered in this leadership change at Hertz?

The leadership change applies to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and The Hertz Corporation , where Eric Leef serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Eric Leef has informed the company of his intent to resign from his roles at Hertz Global Holdings and The Hertz Corporation. To support an orderly transition, he will remain in his current position through September 5, 2025.

As part of the company’s succession planning, Christopher G. Berg, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will continue to oversee the human resources function while Hertz conducts a search for a permanent successor.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/22/2025 - 04:45 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 19, 2025

HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.

THE HERTZ CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-37665

61-1770902

Delaware

001-07541

13-1938568

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8501 Williams Road

Estero, Florida 33928

239-301-7000

(Address, including Zip Code, and
telephone number, including area code,
of registrant's principal executive offices)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and
former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on which Registered

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

Common Stock

Par value $0.01 per share

HTZ

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.

Warrants to purchase Common Stock

Each exercisable for one share of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. common stock at an exercise price of $13.61 per share, subject to adjustment

HTZWW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

The Hertz Corporation

None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 19, 2025, Eric Leef, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and The Hertz Corporation (“Hertz”), informed the Company of his intent to resign from his role with the Company and Hertz. In order to assist with the transition, Mr. Leef will remain in his current position through September 5, 2025. In alignment with the Company’s succession planning, Christopher G. Berg, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will continue to oversee the HR function while the Company conducts a search for a permanent successor.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. THE HERTZ CORPORATION
	(each, a Registrant)


Date: August 22, 2025	By:	/s/ Christopher G. Berg
	Name:	Christopher G. Berg
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Hertz (HTZWW) disclose?

Hertz disclosed that Eric Leef, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Hertz Global Holdings and The Hertz Corporation, has informed the company of his intent to resign from his roles.

When will Hertz CHRO Eric Leef leave his role?

Eric Leef will remain in his current position through September 5, 2025 to assist with the transition.

Who will oversee human resources at Hertz after Eric Leef resigns?

Christopher G. Berg, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will continue to oversee the HR function while the company searches for a permanent successor.

Does Hertz have a succession plan for the CHRO role?

Yes. The company states that, in alignment with its succession planning, Christopher G. Berg will oversee the HR function during the search for a permanent successor.

Which entities are covered in this leadership change at Hertz?

The leadership change applies to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and The Hertz Corporation, where Eric Leef serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.