Herc Rentals Hires Hunziker as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Communications

Herc Holdingsa North American equipment rental provider operating through Herc Rentals, has hired Leslie Hunziker as senior vice president of investor relations and communications.

Hunziker will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s investor relations program, including serving as the primary contact with the investment community, as well as the company’s communications and brand programs. She will succeed Elizabeth Higashi, vice president of investor relations and sustainability, and Paul Dickard, vice president of communications, who will transition their roles in phases before their expected retirement at the end of 2023.

Hunziker was most recently senior vice president of investor relations and communications for Wesco International, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Pittsburgh. Prior to that, for 12 years, she served as senior vice president of investor relations, communications and ESG for Hertz Global Holdings. She was also Executive Director of Investor Relations at Tenneco for seven years.

“Leslie brings extensive investor relations and communications experience, strategic vision and seasoned executive leadership to our company,” said Larry Silber, President and CEO of Herc Rentals. “She is also very knowledgeable about Herc Rentals and the equipment rental industry, and I am confident that her contributions will advance our long-term strategic initiatives.”