Hertz Global Holdings has appointed Opal Perry as executive vice president and chief information officer to lead the company's information technology strategy, development and operations.

Perry brings more than 25 years of experience as a global technology leader. Since 2011, she has held various IT leadership positions at Allstate Insurance Company, most recently as divisional chief information officer claims, vice-president technology and strategic ventures.

Kathryn Marinello, president and chief executive officer of Hertz, said: "As we transform our business for the future, it’s critical that we leverage our information technology and capitalise on data insights to accelerate our growth around the world,

"Opal is a seasoned global business leader, a strong collaborator and a proven partner in driving innovation, simplification and efficiency to create value for customers and, importantly, to create a better experience for our employees.”