Angelo Adams to Steer Zipcar into the Future of Urban Transportation

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Zipcar, the leading car-sharing network, has appointed Angelo Adams as its new leader, effective immediately. This strategic move aims to enhance the member experience and promote sustainable transportation solutions across North America. Adams brings extensive operational experience from his prior role at OTIS Elevator and a military background. Under his leadership, Zipcar plans to advance its membership model and fleet management while leveraging technological innovations for improved user access. This shift positions Zipcar for potential growth in the evolving transportation landscape.

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• Appointment of Angelo Adams as new leader to enhance membership model and fleet management.
• Significant technology enhancements for better member experience, including instant access and improved app functionalities.
• Strong leadership background of Adams in operations and diverse team management.

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Zipcar continues to provide affordable, convenient, and reliable access to a car without the cost or hassle of owning one.

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing network, announced Angelo Adams as the leader of the company, effective immediately.

"We are excited to welcome Angelo to the Zipcar team and are confident in his ability to lead the company into the future of transportation through the enhancement of its membership model, fleet management, and long-standing partnerships with cities across North America," says Joe Ferraro, President & Chief Executive Officer, Avis Budget Group. "Angelo's strong leadership skills, extensive experience in operations, and collaborative spirit will help position Zipcar for future growth."

Prior to joining Zipcar, Adams spent a successful career at OTIS Elevator in numerous market leadership roles. His experience managing operations, dispersed and diverse teams, supply chain, customer service, engineering, and contact centers will aid in steering Zipcar into the future. We also salute Adams service as an Officer in the United States Army for five years after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

"It is an honor to be at the helm of an industry-leading organization that is transforming how cities and urbanites define sustainable and equitable transportation," said Adams. "When I think about the price of car ownership now, including maintenance, parking, insurance and gas, Zipcar's mission is needed now more than ever. My goal is to continue to bring affordable transportation solutions to our members while delivering a high-quality experience."

Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living by eliminating personally owned vehicles. To advance this mission, Zipcar has made significant technology enhancements to create a better member experience including enabling instant access, which allows eligible new members to immediately join and book Zipcars in the U.S and updating the Zipcar app to enable Bluetooth as the primary way to unlock and lock vehicles for added reliability and improved access. Zipcar provides on-demand access to vehicles by the hour, day, or week in convenient urban locations with gas, insurance options, maintenance, and parking included, making it a more cost-effective and sustainable option than personal car ownership. 

About Zipcar

Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities, towns, and universities. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of transportation solutions. More information is available at www.zipcar.com. 

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FAQ

Who is the new leader of Zipcar and what is his background?

Angelo Adams has been appointed as the new leader of Zipcar. He has a successful career at OTIS Elevator and served in the U.S. Army, bringing strong leadership and operational experience.

What are the priorities for Zipcar under Angelo Adams' leadership?

Adams aims to enhance the member experience and promote sustainable transportation solutions while advancing Zipcar's membership model and fleet management.

How will Zipcar improve its member experience?

Zipcar plans to implement significant technology enhancements, including instant access for new members and updates to its app to improve vehicle access.

What is the mission of Zipcar?

Zipcar's mission is to enable simple and responsible urban living by eliminating the need for personally owned vehicles, offering affordable and convenient car access.