Jagdeep Pahwa serves as Executive Chairman of Avis Budget Group, Inc., a global leader in vehicle rental and passenger mobility services. With more than 30 years of experience in finance, private equity, and corporate leadership, Pahwa has built a distinguished career marked by strategic investments and transformative growth initiatives. He began his professional journey at Goldman Sachs, where he honed his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, before ascending to senior roles at Apollo Global Management, overseeing multi-billion-dollar portfolios in transportation and logistics sectors. Pahwa's achievements include spearheading several high-profile acquisitions and turnarounds, such as the successful integration of Zipcar into Avis Budget's ecosystem, which expanded the company's urban mobility offerings and drove significant revenue growth. His tenure on various public company boards, including prior roles at Hertz Global Holdings and other Fortune 500 firms, underscores his reputation for astute governance and shareholder value creation. Under his guidance, Avis Budget has navigated market disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging stronger with enhanced digital platforms and sustainable fleet innovations. As Executive Chairman, Pahwa provides visionary oversight to the Board of Directors, shaping long-term strategy, risk management, and executive succession at Avis Budget. His leadership emphasizes innovation in electric vehicles and shared mobility, positioning the company for future dominance in a rapidly evolving industry. Pahwa's commitment to diversity, ESG principles, and operational excellence continues to propel Avis Budget toward sustained profitability and global expansion.