Hertz names Piero Bussani as chief legal officer

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) appointed Piero Bussani as executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective October 27. Bussani will oversee global legal affairs, government affairs and sustainability and social impact functions at the car rental company.

Bussani brings over 30 years of legal and business leadership experience across real estate, hospitality, consumer-facing and technology sectors, including 18 years with Blackstone-backed portfolio companies. He most recently served as chief legal officer at Homebound, a technology-enabled home building platform.

His previous roles include senior legal and executive positions at Invitation Homes, Revantage, Blockbuster, Extended Stay Hotels and LXR Luxury Resorts. Bussani started his career at Washington D.C. law firm Arent Fox.

"Piero brings strategic thinking and operational experience as we continue to transform Hertz," said Gil West, CEO of Hertz. "He brings a track record from complex, consumer-focused companies, from high-growth startups to large-scale enterprises."

Throughout his career, Bussani has led litigation, regulatory compliance, contracts, risk and insurance, capital markets and corporate transactions. He currently serves as chairman of Florida Atlantic University and as a trustee of CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) and Cleveland Clinic Weston.

Bussani earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from American University.

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