Paul J. Siracusa.Aleisure-time sports-car buff, Paul Siracusa has spent virtually his entire career around automobiles--albeit, on the finance side in the auto rental industry. He's pictured with a Shelby GT 350H, one of 1000 classic cars built by Shelby American, and commissioned for the Hertz rental fleet in 1965-6. Title: Executive Vice President and CFO See Chief Financial Officer. Company: The Hertz Corp. Born: New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y., Mar. 26, 1945 Spouse: Anna, for 34 Years Children/Grandchildren: Paul, age 33, Daughter-in-Law, Sharon, and one son, Paul, age 21 months; Christine, age 31, Son-in-Law, Mario, and two daughters, Daniela, age 2-1/2, and Annalisa, 1 year; Annalisa, age 22 Education: BS Accounting, Long Island University (1967); MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration Accounting and Finance, Long Island University (1971) Career: Staff Auditor, Hurdman & Cranstoun CPAs--Staff Auditor, New York, 1968-1969; The Hertz Corp., 1969present; beginning with various financial positions in the N.J. headquarters, 196984. Additional posts include: Assistant Controller Rent A Car Division, 1985 87; Division Vice President and Controller--North American Rent A Car, 1988-94; Staff Vice President and Controller -Worldwide Rent A Car, 1994-95; Vice President Finance and CFO, Hertz International Ltd., London, 1996-97; 1997 to present, Executive Vice President and CFO, based in Park Ridge Park Ridge, city (1990 pop. 36,175), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb adjacent to Chicago, on the Des Plaines River; inc. 1873. It is chiefly residential. Several national and international corporations have their headquarters in Park Ridge. Nearby is O'Hare International Airport. , N.J. FEI FEI Fédération Équestre Internationale. Chapter: New Jersey Leisure: "I have been an avid sports car buff from an early age and have owned a variety of classic sport cars over the years. One of my most interesting experiences was purchasing and restoring a 1969 Dino (Dinos were limited-production sport cars. Although built by Ferrari from 1968 to 1974, they never carried the Ferrari nameplate.) that eventually earned a second place finish in the Italian Classification of the European Concours D'Elegance A Concours d'Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance) is a competition between automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles. These are commonly held at auto shows or after racing competition. Show in England a England A refers to England's developmental national teams in several sports. Players on these teams often "graduate" to slots on the appropriate senior national team. The phrase may refer to:
Time Management: "The truth is, time is a fixed asset that is the same for everyone. It often seems there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done that we think needs to be accomplished. Managing daily 'clutter' is chal longing. Know the difference between 'important' and 'urgent' and establishing priorities allows the time [o do the most urgent tasks. Peter Drucker Peter Ferdinand Drucker (November 19, 1909–November 11, 2005) was a writer, management consultant and university professor. His writing focused on management-related literature. once said, 'Efficiency is doing things right, but effectiveness is doing the right things.'" Stress Management: "I find that maintaining a positive attitude and having a long-term perspective are essential in managing stressful situations, Never sacrifice long-term goals Long-term goals Financial goals expected to be accomplished in five years or longer. for short-term gains. Identify those tasks which have the highest payback. The personal satisfaction gained from these tasks energizes and minimizes stress level." Favorite Book: Lincoln, by David Herbert Donald David Herbert Donald (b. 1920, Goodman, Mississippi) is a historian of the American Civil War. Donald took his PhD in 1945 under James G. Randall at the University of Illinois. He taught at Columbia University, Johns Hopkins and, from 1973, Harvard University. If I could, I'd like to spend one hour with: Abraham Lincoln. "Lincoln was an incredibly complex man who had a tremendous capacity for evolution and growth and an insatiable desire to educate himself. He advanced from extremely poor rural roots to the presidency. Through the sheer strength and flexibility of his intellect and personality, he guided the U.S. through perhaps the greatest challenge that any president in our history has ever faced." Best Job: "Being CFO now, and working for The Hertz Corp. for nearly 35 years, has been a privilege. Hertz exemplifies excellence in the car rental and equipment rental industries. To be successful in a multinational service business requires motivated people and flawless execution. We have the most talented and committed management team in the industry. It sets the company's strategic direction and then communicates that direction in an atmosphere in which people understand, embrace and commit to that direction. This team effort allows us to differentiate ourselves from our competitors by providing world-class customer service." If I could, I would change: "Excessive bureaucratic regulatory compliance requirements that bring a substantial financial burden, do not necessarily improve control and leave less time for strategic thinking." Quotables: "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which have been overcome while trying to succeed," and, "Trust, but verify Trust, but Verify was a signature phrase of Ronald Reagan. He used it in public, although he was not the first person known to use it. When Reagan used this phrase, he was usually discussing relations with the Soviet Union and he almost always presented it as a translation of the ." |
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