Wayne West
Chief Executive Officer at HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 15 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Mr. Wayne G. West is a Chief Operating Officer at Cruise LLC, an Independent Director at Genesis Park Acquisition Corp. and an Independent Director at Forward Air Corp. He is on the Board of Directors at Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., Genesis Park Acquisition Corp., Wheels Up Partners LLC, Forward Air Corp., Brevard College Corp. and Business Leaders For Michigan. Mr. West was previously employed as a Chief Operating Officer & Senior Executive VP by Delta Air Lines, Inc., a President & Chief Executive Officer by Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., a President & Chief Operating Officer by TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc., a Member by Executive Leadership Council, Inc., an Advisor by Graham Partners, Inc., an Executive by Northwest Airlines Corp., a Principal by The Boeing Co., and a Principal by United Airlines, Inc. He also served on the board at American Cancer Society, Inc. He received his graduate degree from North Carolina State University and an MBA from National University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | 1,910,369 ( 0.63% ) | 15 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2023-06-07 | 57,228 ( 0.01% ) | 84 697 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
0.00% | 2024-02-29 | 338 ( 0.00% ) | 10 515 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Wayne West active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-22 |
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-04 |
| HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-03-31 |
Wheels Up Partners LLC
 Wheels Up Partners LLC AirlinesTransportation Wheels Up Partners LLC provides membership-based private aviation services. Its cutting-edge Wheels Up mobile app enables members to book flights, manage accounts and participate in ride-share opportunities. The company was founded by Kenny Dichter, Stephen Nitkin, Robert Withers, David Baxt, David Kaufman, Gary Spitalnik and Bill Allard in August 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
| Brevard College Corp. | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-30 |
The Hertz Corp.
 The Hertz Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Hertz Corp. engages in the provision of vehicle rental and leasing services. It operates under the Americas RAC and International RAC segments. The Americas RAC segment includes rental of vehicles and selling value-added services in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The International RAC segment is involved in locations other than those included in the Americas. The company was founded by Walter L. Jacobs in 1918 and is headquartered in Estero, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-03-31 |
Former positions of Wayne West
| Companies | Position | End |
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Cruise LLC
 Cruise LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cruise LLC engages in development of automated driving technology. It is a self-driving car firm that develops an autopilot system for existing cars. The company was founded by Kyle Vogt in 2013 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Chief Operating Officer | 2023-12-30 |
| GENESIS PARK ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-01 |
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-18 |
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Training of Wayne West
| National University | Masters Business Admin |
| North Carolina State University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| BOEING | Electronic Technology |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | Transportation |
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | Transportation |
| HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Finance |
| VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
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The Hertz Corp.
The Hertz Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Hertz Corp. engages in the provision of vehicle rental and leasing services. It operates under the Americas RAC and International RAC segments. The Americas RAC segment includes rental of vehicles and selling value-added services in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The International RAC segment is involved in locations other than those included in the Americas. The company was founded by Walter L. Jacobs in 1918 and is headquartered in Estero, FL. | Finance |
Northwest Airlines LLC
 Northwest Airlines LLC AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWA) provides air transportation services. It together with its subsidiaries engages in the business of transporting passengers and cargo. It has a fleet of about 450 aircrafts. It flies to more than 230 cities worldwide from hubs in Amsterdam, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis and Tokyo. Its domestic partners Pinnacle Airlines and Mesaba Airlines provide regional services to destinations under the Northwest Airlink banner. The carrier also has extensive alliances with Continental Airlines and Dutch airline KLM. It has joined SkyTeam, a marketing alliance led by Delta and Air France. Its principal subsidiaries are Northwest Airlines, Inc., MLT Vacations Inc. and Northwest PARS, Inc. It was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN. | Transportation |
Haeco Americas, Inc.
 Haeco Americas, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Haeco Americas, Inc. provides aviation maintenance, repair, and aircraft interior parts. It offers airframe, line, cabin solution, and engine and component services. The firm also manufactures galleys, lavatories, crew rest modules, and passenger seats. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC. | Electronic Technology |
Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.
 Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. provides public bus transportation services. The firm's offerings include fixed-route bus services and Para transit (transportation of people with disabilities). The company is headquartered in Overland Park, KS | Transportation |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
Graham Partners, Inc.
 Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
American Cancer Society, Inc.
 American Cancer Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Commercial Services |
Business Leaders For Michigan
 Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
Wheels Up Partners LLC
Wheels Up Partners LLC AirlinesTransportation Wheels Up Partners LLC provides membership-based private aviation services. Its cutting-edge Wheels Up mobile app enables members to book flights, manage accounts and participate in ride-share opportunities. The company was founded by Kenny Dichter, Stephen Nitkin, Robert Withers, David Baxt, David Kaufman, Gary Spitalnik and Bill Allard in August 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Transportation |
Cruise LLC
Cruise LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cruise LLC engages in development of automated driving technology. It is a self-driving car firm that develops an autopilot system for existing cars. The company was founded by Kyle Vogt in 2013 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Technology Services |
Genesis Park Acquisition Corp.
 Genesis Park Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Genesis Park Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on July 29, 2020 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
United Airlines, Inc.
 United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Transportation |
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