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Avis Budget Group Announces Departure of Chief Digital & Innovation Officer

PUBLIC · CARSep 01, 2026•6 days ago

Position

Executive Vice President

Company

Avis Budget Group

Ravi Simhambhatla
ParsippanyTravel

Description

On September 1, 2026, Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced the departure of Ravi Simhambhatla, who served as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital & Innovation Officer. Mr

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Company

Avis Budget Group

Location

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

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Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of transportation 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.

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