Michel is the former Group President of Hertz International. Over his 38 year career in the constantly transforming car rental business, Michel has progressed through the organisation, holding numerous leadership positions in operational, commercial, country and divisional management. He plays an active role in the transformation of the Travel and Mobility space by supporting key initiatives and leading associations within the public and private sectors. Michel is a Strategic Advisor to Idate Digiworld, a European digital economy think tank, with a special focus on Smart Cities.