Ronald Nelson
Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair
Known For
Pioneering the $2.3 billion Avis Europe acquisition as CEO of Avis Budget Group, which unified global operations for the Avis and Budget brands.
About
Nelson steered Avis Budget Group as Chairman and CEO from 2006 to 2015, masterminding the transformative $2.3 billion acquisition of Avis Europe that consolidated its worldwide car rental dominance. He co-launched DreamWorks SKG in 1994 as co-COO, scaling its operations from startup to studio powerhouse, and earlier managed finances as CFO of Paramount Communications amid seismic media shifts. Joining Wyndham's board in 2019, he leads the Audit Committee and contributes to Corporate Governance, drawing on his SEC-designated financial expert status to fortify reporting and controls. No public records link him directly to Miami or South Florida initiatives.
