Gil West — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Executive Officer at Hertz Global Holdings since April 2024.
Member of the Board of Directors at Virgin Galactic since 2021.
Served as Chief Operating Officer at Cruise from January 2021 to December 2023.
Served as Chief Operating Officer at Delta Air Lines from March 2014 to October 2020.
Earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University (1984) and an MBA from National University (1990).

Biography

Wayne "Gil" West is an American businessman who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hertz Global Holdings, a position he assumed in April 2024. At Hertz, he leads a team focused on transforming the company, driving execution, improving operations, and strengthening its position for the future of mobility.

Prior to his role at Hertz, West held significant operational leadership positions.