# Larry Silber

> Larry Silber is chief executive officer of Herc Holdings, which operates through Herc Rentals. He joined in May 2015, led the equipment-rental business through its 2016 separation from Hertz, and oversaw its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services in 2025. His earlier career included three decades at Ingersoll Rand, operating leadership at Hayward Industries, an interim CEO assignment at SMTC and advisory work at Court Square Capital Partners.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Director at Herc Holdings Inc.
- **Organizations:** Herc Holdings Inc., Herc Rentals Inc., Hayward Holdings Inc., Hayward Industries (former), Ingersoll Rand (former), Doosan Infracore Portable Power (former), SMTC Corporation (former), Court Square Capital Partners (former)
- **Education:** Rutgers University
- **Known for:** Built Ingersoll Rand’s remarketing business to more than $100 million in revenue within three years, according to his 2008 interview., Helped Hayward Industries navigate the recession and return to profitability as COO., Led Herc through its 2016 separation from Hertz.

## Career timeline

- **1978** — Joined Ingersoll Rand; later held leadership roles across tools, material handling, utility equipment, rental and remarketing.
- **1994** — Took first P&L responsibility as general manager of Ingersoll Rand’s Material Handling Division.
- **2008** — Retired from the portable-power business after nearly thirty years with Ingersoll Rand and its successor Doosan.
- **2008–2012** — Chief operating officer of Hayward Industries.
- **2012–2015** — Director of SMTC Corporation.
- **2013–2014** — Interim president and CEO of SMTC, May 2013 through January 2014.
- **2014–2015** — Executive advisor at Court Square Capital Partners, April 2014 through May 2015.
- **2015** — Joined Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation as president and CEO in May.
- **2016** — Led Herc through separation from Hertz and independent NYSE trading on July 1.
- **2019** — Joined Hayward Holdings’ board in November.
- **2025** — Herc completed its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services on June 2.
- **2026** — Continued as CEO as Aaron Birnbaum became president on January 1.

## Achievements

- Built Ingersoll Rand’s remarketing business to more than $100 million in revenue within three years, according to his 2008 interview.
- Helped Hayward Industries navigate the recession and return to profitability as COO.
- Led Herc through its 2016 separation from Hertz.
- Oversaw the 2025 H&E acquisition, adding 162 branches and more than 2,500 employees.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Herc published its 2026 Corporate Citizenship Report on August 20; the company reported 607 North American locations and approximately 10,000 employees.
- **2026-07** — Reported completion of H&E integration in the first quarter; Herc’s second-quarter rental revenue was $1.072 billion and the company raised full-year guidance.
- **2026-03** — Outlined a pause in acquisitions and new branch openings while prioritizing deleveraging, fleet investment and the annual dividend.
- **2026-01** — Remained CEO as Aaron Birnbaum became president.

## Links

- Website: https://www.hercrentals.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-silber-8bb4b58

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Last updated: 2026-10-22