Hal Khouri serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Upbound Group, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled lease-to-own solutions under brands like Rent-A-Center. In this capacity, he oversees all aspects of the company's financial operations, including strategic planning, capital allocation, treasury management, investor relations, and financial reporting. Khouri's leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Upbound's balance sheet, optimizing liquidity, and supporting the company's transformation into a more agile, digitally focused organization since joining in 2021. With over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and capital markets, Khouri previously held the role of Executive Vice President and CFO at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., where he guided the company through its Chapter 11 restructuring, orchestrated a landmark $5.9 billion IPO—the largest ever for a bankrupt U.S. company—and executed key debt refinancings to restore financial stability. Prior to Hertz, he was Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, managing global treasury functions, liquidity, and capital markets during periods of expansion, acquisitions, and corporate spin-offs. Earlier in his career, Khouri built a strong foundation in finance at J.P. Morgan & Co., rising to Head of Global Client Service for the Global Markets Group and handling complex structured finance and risk management. His proven track record in high-stakes environments, coupled with expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and shareholder value creation, continues to position Upbound for long-term growth and market leadership.