Hertz Names New Chief Administrative Officer
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. announced that Thomas (Tom) J. Sabatino, Jr. has been appointed senior executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel, effective Feb. 9.

Tom Sabatino has been named Hertz's chief administrative officer and senior executive vice president. Photo courtesy of The Hertz Corp.

Tom Sabatino has been named Hertz's chief administrative officer and senior executive vice president. Photo courtesy of The Hertz Corp.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. announced that Thomas (Tom) J. Sabatino, Jr. has been appointed senior executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel, effective Feb. 9.
Sabatino will oversee legal, compliance, human resources, labor relations, communications, government affairs, community relations, real estate, facilities and security, according to Hertz.
Sabatino joins Hertz from Walgreens Boots Alliance where he has served most recently as executive vice president, global legal and chief administrative officer. He has also served as executive vice president and general counsel at United Airlines and Schering-Plough.
"Tom Sabatino is a seasoned executive who is also widely recognized as a leading general counsel,” said John Tague, Hertz president and chief executive officer. “Tom will be a senior adviser and business partner, not only in his capacity as chief legal and compliance officer, but also in his role leading significant corporate functions. I look forward to working with Tom as we build a Hertz culture based on excellence, integrity and sustained performance."
"I am thrilled to be joining John and the rest of his management team at this exciting time in Hertz's history,” said Sabatino. “I hope to leverage my experience as a senior legal officer and leader of key corporate functions to help optimize the company's performance as we work together to transform this iconic brand."
In the past month, Hertz has also appointed a new chief information officer and chief revenue officer.
More Rental Operations

Clean on Paper: Red Flags in Exotic Car Rental Verification
A suspicious $45,000 Lamborghini booking reveals the strengths and limitations of renter verification, from forged insurance documents to coverage gaps and unauthorized drivers. (Part 2 of 3)
Read More →
Turo and Tesla Take the Next Step Toward Autonomous Car Rentals
The partnership brings Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology into the rental experience, offering a glimpse of how increasingly automated vehicles could change car rental.
Read More →
How Rental Operators Can Navigate Personalized Pricing Rules
As regulators scrutinize the use of customer data in pricing, rental operators need to know whether they can explain why one renter pays more than another.
Read More →
Direct, Broker or Hybrid? How Travel Retailers Source Rental Cars
As travel retailers weigh direct supplier relationships against third-party distribution, rental operators need to understand how those decisions affect their business.
Read More →
How Did This Independent Rental Operator Grow to 170 Vehicles in 4 Years?
With 170 vehicles across three Kentucky locations, Joel Price relies on an overseas team to handle reservations, payments, and after-hours customer service. It's one part of an unconventional approach to growing an independent rental operation.
Read More →
What Does It Take to Succeed in B2B Rentals?
The fundamentals may be familiar to daily car rental operators, but project-based truck rentals put different demands on the fleet and the business.
Read More →
NPR Builds on International Partnerships to Grow Rental Bookings
With Ana Laborde supporting broker development, NPR Auto Group is tailoring distribution strategies, rate packages, and partnerships to grow international reservations across its three brands.
Read More →
Advantage, Sixt Place Among Top Five in Annual Satisfaction Study
While Enterprise and National retain the top spots in JD Power’s 2026 rankings, the latest customer satisfaction results suggest renters can find competitive service beyond the biggest car rental names.
Read More →
The $100,000 Insurance Trap in Exotic Car Rentals
Exotic rental agencies often rely on customers’ personal auto policies to protect six-figure vehicles. But policy language can dramatically change the coverage for vehicles over $100,000 MSRP.
Read More →
The Booking Is Confirmed, But Is Your Customer Ready to Drive?
For international renters, a confirmed reservation doesn’t always mean they’re eligible to drive. Earlier checks can help operators catch documentation and payment issues before the customer reaches the counter.
Read More →
