AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC (CAR)
Sector: Industrials
Sector: Industrials
AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC - Executive Compensation
EVP, CFO*
Executive Compensation
Daniel J. Cunha serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Avis Budget Group, Inc., a leading global provider of vehicle rental and mobility solutions. In this pivotal role, he oversees the company's global financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, investor relations, internal audit, and risk management. Cunha plays a key strategic role in driving the company's financial performance, capital allocation, and long-term growth initiatives, ensuring robust fiscal discipline amid dynamic market conditions in the travel and mobility sectors. With over two decades of finance leadership experience, Cunha joined Avis Budget Group in 2021 following a distinguished tenure as CFO of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. from 2017 to 2021, where he spearheaded the company's financial restructuring during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, emerging with a strengthened balance sheet and renewed investor confidence. Prior to Hertz, he held senior positions at Caesars Entertainment Corporation, including Executive Vice President and CFO, managing finances through complex mergers, acquisitions, and industry disruptions. His earlier career included progressive finance roles at Time Warner Cable, honing expertise in large-scale operations, capital markets, and strategic finance. Cunha's achievements include successfully navigating high-stakes turnarounds, optimizing capital structures, and delivering shareholder value across gaming, media, and car rental industries. A certified public accountant, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fordham University and an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business, bringing a blend of analytical rigor and strategic vision to Avis Budget Group's executive team.