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    Lawrence H. Silber

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Herc Holdings Inc
    Board
    Since May 2015
    Age
    68 years
    Tenure
    Joined HRI in May 2015 as President and Chief Executive Officer and has led the company since then, contributing to its strategic growth and operational excellence.

    Also at Herc Holdings Inc

    ADB
    Aaron D. Birnbaum
    Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
    CJC
    Christian J. Cunningham
    Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
    MH
    Mark Humphrey
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    About

    Lawrence H. Silber has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of HRI since May 2015. Before his tenure at HRI, he contributed his expertise as an executive advisor at Court Square Capital Partners, LLP from April 2014 to May 2015, and as the Chief Operating Officer at Hayward Industries from 2008 to 2012, where he played a key role in steering the company back to profitability during challenging economic times.

    Earlier in his career, he had a distinguished 30-year tenure at Ingersoll-Rand plc, a major publicly traded manufacturer, where he advanced through roles with increasing responsibility, including leading substantial business units in sales, marketing, and operations. His extensive industry experience has significantly shaped his leadership style at HRI, contributing to the company’s strategic direction and robust market presence.

    In addition to his executive role at HRI, Silber has served on various boards, including his long-standing director role at Hayward Holdings, Inc. since November 2019 and a previous board membership at SMTC Corporation where he also served as interim president and CEO. Although details regarding his personal background and educational journey are not available, his professional accomplishments and deep industry insights have made him a respected leader in his field.

    $HRI Performance Under Lawrence H. Silber

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Court Square Capital Partners, LLP Executive AdvisorApril 2014 - May 2015 Advised in sectors including business services, healthcare, general industrial, technology, and telecommunications
    SMTC Corporation Board Director / Interim CEO2012 - 2015 (Interim CEO: May 2013 - January 2014 )Served on board and acted as interim CEO
    Hayward Industries Chief Operating Officer2008 - 2012 Oversaw recession transition and returned the company to profitability
    Ingersoll-Rand plc Various Senior Roles1978 - 2008 Held increasing responsibilities across multiple business units including Utility Equipment and others

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Hayward Holdings, Inc. DirectorSince November 2019 N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$966,635 Annual 2023Fixed base salary
    Company 401(k) Matching Contribution and Deferred Compensation Contributions$120,226 Annual 2023401(k) matching and deferred compensation
    Personal Use of Car$11,231 Annual 2023Non-cash benefit valuation
    Personal Aircraft Usage$100,000 Annual 2023Expense reimbursement
    Other Compensation$15,000 Annual 2023Additional compensation component

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    EICP (Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation)

    Metric (Unit)ThresholdTargetMaximumWeightCitations
    Adjusted EBITDA (Million USD)$1,350.0 $1,500.0 $1,602.0 50%
    Return on Revenue Earning Equipment (%)22.8% 24.5% 26.2% 30%
    Equipment Rental Revenue Growth (%)11.4% 19.0% 23.8% 20%
    Payout MetricAmount (USD)Citations
    Threshold Payout$650,000
    Target Payout$1,300,000
    Maximum Payout$2,600,000
    • Company Performance Score: 89.6%
    • Individual Performance Score: 112%
    • Overall EICP Payout: 100.4%
    • Vesting Schedule: Cash-based incentive plan; no vesting applicable
    • Evaluation Period: Annual performance for 2023

    Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

    Metric (Percent/Unit)ThresholdTargetMaximumWeightCitations
    Average ROIC (%)7.0% (50% payout) 9.0% (100% payout) 11.0% (200% payout) 60%
    Average REBITDA Margin (%)43.0% (50% payout) 45.0% (100% payout) 48.0% (200% payout) 40%
    • Number of PSUs Granted:
      • Threshold: 6,789
      • Target: 13,578
      • Maximum: 27,156
    • Grant Date: February 7, 2023
    • Grant Date Fair Value: $2,160,124
    • Vesting Schedule: Vesting occurs at the end of a three-year performance period (2023–2025)
    • Maximum Payout Potential: 200% of the target

    Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

    ItemDetailCitations
    Number of RSUs Granted9,052
    Grant DateFebruary 7, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,440,083
    Vesting ScheduleOne-third annual installments on each anniversary, subject to continued employment
    Dividend EquivalentsPaid on unvested shares; forfeited if awards do not vest