Hertz motors on with new top lawyer

Rental car giant Hertz has named Colleen Batcheler executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective May 20.

Batcheler will lead global governance for Estero-based Hertz, which encompasses legal, compliance and government affairs, according to a statement. Batcheler succeeds Dave Galainena, who was executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for the past three years. Galainena, who has practiced law for nearly 40 years, will continue with the company through June 30 to facilitate a transition, the release adds.