Brian J. Choi is the Chief Executive Officer of Avis Budget. Brian has held the CEO seat since July 2025, and was previously Associate at Metalmark Capital.
Current company
Avis Budget
Avis Budget is an American rental car company.
car rental companyHeadquartered in ParsippanyFounded 2006Nasdaq: CAR
Source: WikipediaBrian J. Choi joined Avis Budget Group in January 2016 and has been CEO since July 2025. Before Avis Budget, Brian was Associate at Metalmark Capital from January 2007 until December 2008.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Harvard University, AB, EconomicsSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstBrian J. Choi leads a leadership team of 7 published executives. The most recent appointment is Daniel Cunha as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in seat since July 2025.
Most senior 5 of 7
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Brian J. Choi | Chief Executive Officer | July 2025 |
| Jagdeep Pahwa | Executive Chairman of the Board | March 2025 |
| Daniel Cunha | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | July 2025 |
| Jean M. Sera | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary | March 2020 |
| Ravi Simhambhatla | Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer | July 2022 |
Sources: Avis Budget 2026 DEF 14A
Brian J. Choi is the Chief Executive Officer of Avis Budget. Brian has held the CEO seat since July 2025, and was previously Associate at Metalmark Capital.
Brian J. Choi has been CEO of Avis Budget since July 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.
Brian J. Choi was Associate at Metalmark Capital from January 2007 until December 2008, according to LinkedIn profile.
Brian J. Choi has been CEO of Avis Budget for 1 year, since July 2025.
Jagdeep Pahwa (Executive Chairman of the Board), Daniel Cunha (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), Jean M. Sera (Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary), Ravi Simhambhatla (Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer), and 2 more. Source: Avis Budget 2026 DEF 14A.
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