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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesHertz Global Holdings appointed Robert Davis, Nils Larsen and Adam Zirkin to its board effective at the close of business on October 1, 2026. On the same date, Francis S. Blake, Lucy Clark Dougherty and Thomas Wagner resigned. Hertz said the departures were not due to disagreements with the company over its operations, policies or practices.
Who are the three new Hertz directors?
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. named Robert Davis, Nils Larsen and Adam Zirkin as directors, with all three appointments effective at the close of business on October 1, 2026. The same-day changes replace three departing directors and also assign the newcomers to board committees.
Which directors left the board?
Francis S. Blake, Lucy Clark Dougherty and Thomas Wagner resigned effective at the close of business on October 1, 2026. In its SEC filing, Hertz stated: “The resignations of Mr. Blake, Ms. Clark Dougherty, and Mr. Wagner were not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.” This is the company’s statement in the filing, not a quotation attributed to any of the departing directors.
What committees will the new directors serve on?
| Director | Committee assignments |
|---|---|
| Robert Davis | Audit Committee and Governance Committee |
| Nils Larsen | Audit Committee and Compensation Committee |
| Adam Zirkin | Compensation Committee |
The assignments are reported in Hertz’s Form 8-K. Davis and Larsen both join the Audit Committee; their other assignments differ. Zirkin’s listed appointment is to the Compensation Committee.
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What compensation did Hertz disclose?
Hertz’s filing says non-employee directors Robert Davis and Nils Larsen will each receive, subject to continued service, an annual cash retainer of $100,000 and an annual restricted-stock-unit grant valued at $175,000 under the company’s directors’ compensation policy. The passage specifies those terms for Davis and Larsen; it does not establish the same compensation terms for Adam Zirkin.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the filing establishes
The SEC filing documents a three-for-three board change, committee assignments for each appointee, Hertz’s statement about the reason for the resignations, and the specified compensation for Davis and Larsen. It does not include a named-person quotation about the changes. Read Hertz Global Holdings’ Form 8-K filed October 1, 2026.
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