What Happened?
Parsippany, NJ-based Avis Budget Group has Promoted Ned Linnen as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world`s leading car sharing network, with more than one million members. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J.
About the Person
Ned Linnen is senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Avis Budget Group. He oversees Avis Budget Group's global human resources activities including organizational development, labor and employee relations, talent acquisition and diversity strategies, total rewards strategies, equal employment compliance, health and safety, and employee engagement initiatives. Mr. Linnen was previously senior vice president of human resources for North America. He joined Avis Budget Group in 2001, and served in several positions in the Company’s human resources function, including as vice president of labor relations, vice president international human resources, vice president domestic human resources, and field human resources director. Prior to joining Avis Budget Group, Mr. Linnen served in various positions within human resources at Kraft Foods Inc. and Nabisco, Inc. Mr. Linnen has a Master of Science degree in organizational development from Misericordia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in human resources and psychology from King’s College.
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