Hertz Corporate Profile
Hertz Corporate Profile
Hertz Corporate Profile
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Group Company
1. GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.1 THE HERTZ WORLDWIDE & HERTZ IN THE UAE
Hertz, the world's number 1 car rental company, have been the worldwide market leader since 1918.
Having the largest global vehicle rental network, it now operates in over 8,000 locations in more than 150
countries and manages over 700,000 vehicles.
Hertz in the United Arab Emirates is part of the Al-Futtaim Automotive Group of Companies. Hertz have
retained market leadership in the UAE in terms of service, quality, and sheer capacity for over 21 years.
Significant investments in the company's fleet, infrastructure and personnel accompanied by an aggressive
marketing campaign have made Hertz UAE the leading car rental and leasing company in the country. Al
Futtaim Automotive brands, as shown in the following organisational chart, extend the widest automotive
product and service range in the UAE:
Al-Futtaim Automotive
Al-Futtaim Motors
Toyota
Lexus
Trading Enterprises
Al Futtaim
Auto &
Machinery
Company
(FAMCO)
Chrysler
Honda
Volvo
Jeep
Al Futtaim
Automall
HERTZ
Dodge
1.
Short-Term Rentals
`Over 6,000 vehicles
Widest range & latest model cars
Youngest fleet in the UAE market
Corporate Rental Discount Programs
2.
Long-Term Leasing
Over 600 clients, over 5,700 vehicles
Efficient and cost effective vehicle
Management solutions to corporate fleets
Competitive vehicle choices
All-Inclusive pricing
Dynamic Leasing
3.
Managed Transportation
Event Transportation
Staff Transportation & Bussing Services
Rental with Driver
Leasing with Driver
VIP Chauffeur Services
Transfer Services
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ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Skypark Plaza Terminal 3; Level 4
Hours: Sun-Sat 24-hours
Phone: +971 2 599 8939
Email: hertz.abdairport@hertz.ae
Etihad Plaza Hertz Etihad Staff Village
Opposite Etihad Airways Headquarters
Hours: Sat-Wed 0800-1730; Thu 0800-1300;
Fridays closed
Phone: +971 2 556 9130
Email: hertz.etihadplaza@alfuttaim.ae
Musaffah (service only)
Off Street 15
Hours: Sat-Thu 0800-1800; Fridays closed
Phone: +971 2 555 3387
Email: hertz.mussafah@alfuttaim.ae
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SHARJAH
Al Wahda Street
Trading Enterprises Workshop
Hours: Sat-Wed 0800-1300; 1530-1830;
Thu 0800-1330; Fridays closed
Phone: +971 6 532 0113
Email: hertz.sharjah@alfuttaim.ae
Sharjah Airport
Hours: Sun-Sat 24-hours
Phone: +971 6 5528290
Email: hertz.shjairport@alfuttaim.ae
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Al Hamra Mall Ras Al Khaimah
Hours: Sun-Thu 1000-2200; Fri-Sat 1000-1200
Phone: +971 7 2434927
Email: hertz.rak@alfuttaim.ae
FUJAIRAH
Trading Enterprises Honda
Hours: Sat-Wed 0800-1300; 1500-1830; Thu 0800-1300; Fridays closed
Phone: +971 9 224 9873
Email: hertz.fujairah@alfuttaim.ae
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Al Futtaim Overview
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business
houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A privately held business enterprise established
under the sole ownership of the Al-Futtaim family who remain committed and closely involved in the
management of the business. Mr. Abdulla Hamad Al-Futtaim is the Chairman and Mr. Omar Abdulla AlFuttaim is the Vice Chairman.
Al-Futtaim represents major international Principals, manufacturers and suppliers from Japan, USA, UK,
Switzerland, Sweden, France and Germany, operating through more than 85 companies across sectors as
diverse as commerce, industry and services. Collectively, Al-Futtaim employs in excess of 20,000 people
across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Singapore,
Malaysia and Europe.
Al-Futtaim is structured into seven distinct business verticals:
Retail
Automotive
Electronics
Engineering
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship and rigorous customer focus has enabled Al-Futtaim to grow its business by responding
to the changing needs of the customers and societies in which it operates. Al-Futtaim is committed to
offering customers an unrivalled choice of the worlds best brands with exceptional standards of customer
service and after sales support.
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Al-Futtaim maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to
maintain a competitive stance. This benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where
individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. Al-Futtaim operates as a public
company producing consolidated quarterly results and works closely with its external auditors, Ernst &
Young, to bring a high level of corporate governance and transparency to the financial statements.
The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of
integrity, service and social responsibility. All Al-Futtaim companies offer high quality products and
services, and uphold the principles of being customer-oriented, selecting appropriate products and services
for the local market with value for money pricing and the highest levels of customer service. The majority
of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
With its established infrastructure, progressive focus, professional management and portfolio of
multinational brands, Al-Futtaim is a significant force in the territories in which it operates and is
acknowledged as the company of choice for multinationals, wishing to establish themselves in the Middle
East market.
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Automotive
Real Estate
Electronics
Insurance &
Overseas
Joint Ventures
Al Futtaim Motors
Al Futtaim Real
Estate
IKEA
Al Futtaim Panatech
Arab Orient
Insurance Company
Trading Enterprises
ACE Hardware
Al Futtaim
Electronics Toshiba
Al Futtaim Willis
Faber
Toys "R" Us
Al Futtaim Computer
& Software Products
Al Futtaim Tokio
Marine
Futtaim Trading
Company, Egypt
Al Futtaim Automall
Bahrain Bowling
Centre
Al Futtaim Telecom
Alcatel
Toyota, Egypt
Al Futtaim
Electronics Sanyo
Aftron
Alghani Tractors,
Pakistan
Al Futtaim Travel
Plug-ins Electronix
Al Futtaim Tarmac,
UAE
Central Services
Operation
Arab Heavy
Industries, UAE
Al Futtaim Watches
& Jewellery
Al Futtaim
Engineering
Al Futtaim Auto
Centers
(ALAC)
Kolber - Geneva
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Hertz Overview
Hertz UAE currently employs over 390 associates from over 32 different nationalities reflecting a truly
international workforce which responds dynamically to the needs of our diverse client family.
The Al-Futtaim management of the Hertz brand in the UAE has reaped a number of successes in recent
years. This is reinforced with the continued investment in the Hertz UAE values, both from a branding
perspective and helping drive up excellence in customer service standards.
Investment in building the awareness, presence and reputation of the Hertz brand has been instrumental
in ensuring success of the UAE operation with some examples shown in the following image.
Al Futtaim continue to build the Hertz brand
Hertz UAEs management approach is discipline, commercial awareness, focus and teamwork. The senior
management team holding over 120 years experience in rental and fleet management, a pool of 20 highly
capable middle managers, a multi lingual call centre and the continued investment in employee and
customer engagement in partnership with Gallup through all levels of the business, makes a strong impact
on our operation constantly.
The established and proactive policy of recruiting talented nationals and the principles of the Gallup
Leadership Development Programme, combined with Gallup Employee and Customer Engagement
programmes are used for all employees of all Al-Futtaim businesses globally and are designed to develop
individual skills and capabilities, whilst simultaneously providing long term career paths and personal
development. There is clear evidence that investment in these programmes yields commercial and
motivational results.
As part of Al-Futtaims commitment to the community through training and developing nationals, the
company is investing in and securing its future sustainability.
Al-Futtaim has a responsibility to engender long term customer loyalty and preference for the Al-Futtaim
brand through offering the widest choice of the worlds leading international brands and services, fully
supported by best of class customer service and comprehensive after sales support.
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Etihad Airways
Hertz have established a partnership with Etihad as the primary supplier of car rental globally to Etihad
Guests. This partnership ensures that Etihad Guests can take advantage of specific, negotiated car rental
services at every stage of the flight booking process, whether this is via on-line, call centre or Etihad
Holidays channels. The outlets in Etihad Plaza-AUH and Etiahad travel Mall-DXB to be added
Raytheon
A key contractor of services within the defence industry, Raytheon have recently awarded Hertz sole
supply status for their vehicle hire and fleet management needs for over 60 vehicles.
Cummins
A power generation supplier to the construction industry Cummins has been a Hertz customer for over 8
years. Both parties have worked in close partnership during the recent economic downturn to ensure
effective management of costs for Cummins vehicle management whilst keeping the importance of high
levels of service and product. The current fleet has exceeded 100 vehicles already.
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Aggreko International
Aggreko is the global leader in industrial generator rental including a wide range of specialised gas and
diesel gensets, transformers and loadbanks.
They place paramount emphasis on vehicle safety and quality, and view Hertz as the best supplier for short
term rental, long term lease and transportation solution in the UAE market to match this. Now a customer
of Hertz for over 10 years, Aggreko frequently comments on the high levels of co-operation and service
provided.
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th
Superbrands Award
2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
The Superbrands awards are held in many countries around the world and
dubbed globally as the Oscars of Branding. Superbrand status is only
awarded to companies which meet strict criteria set by an independent
Superbrands Council and is an endorsement of the intrinsic strength of an
organisation and its brand value. For the third year in a row, Hertz UAE have
once again been awarded this status for 2013.
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2. RENTAL SERVICES
2.1 RENTAL FLEET
Hertz are one of the largest purchasers of vehicles in the UAE - managing over 6,300 rental vehicles in
addition to 5,700 long term leased vehicles, procuring a variety of cars from all present manufacturers. We
have strong working relationships due to the volume and capacities needed to source 12,000 vehicles in
our rental and lease operations.
Hertz benefit from being part of the Al-Futtaim Automotive division which includes exclusive dealerships
across the UAE for many top car brands. The group companies offer exceptional service and value and
accordingly are our preferred suppliers; however we source a variety of vehicles from all manufacturers.
Group brand companies are Al-Futtaim Motors (Toyota, Lexus) and Trading Enterprises (Honda, Volvo,
Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge).
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Car Type
Small Economy Car
Compact Car
Compact Elite Car
Standard Car
Premium Car
Luxury Car
Special Luxury Car
Standard SUV
Full size SUV
Premium SUV
Minivan
Premium Full size SUV
Pick-up
Van
24-hour Locations
Directions / GPS
Long Term Leasing
2.2 RESERVATIONS
Hertz operate a 24-hour staffed reservations centre equipped with the latest in telephone system
technology. All reservations are centralised through a bespoke IT platform and networked across our
branches in real time. The call-centre is capable of handling multiple calls and making new bookings,
amending existing bookings, and facilitating international reservations through a dedicated line. The teams
are highly trained in telephone etiquettes and are measured on call performance to ensure high levels of
customer service satisfaction. Reservations can be made by any of the following methods:
Telephone (toll-free)
Online
In-Person
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Hertz customers can enjoy various benefits from car rental partnerships with the following airlines:
AIRLINE PARTNER
CUSTOMERS BENEFITS
Emirates
Skywards Programme
Etihad Airways
Etihad Guest
Gulf Air
Falconflyer Programme
Lufthansa
Miles & More Programme
MEA Airlines
Cedar Miles Programme
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AIRLINE PARTNER
CUSTOMERS BENEFITS
Oman Air
Sinbad Programme
Qatar Airways
Privilege Club Programme
Singapore Airlines
Kris Flyer Programme
Customers holding loyalty programme membership cards may also benefit from our promotions
occasionally (e.g. double miles, free driver offer, reduction in prices, deduction from fuel charge etc.)
3. LEASE SERVICES
3.1 VEHICLE BRANDS & SUPPLIERS
Hertz are one of the largest purchasers of vehicles in the UAE, procuring a variety of cars from all
manufacturers. As a result, we have strong working relationships due to the volume and capacities of our
rental and lease operations. Our leased fleet ranges from Audi, BMW, Range Rover through to Al Futtaim
brands including Lexus, Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge. We regularly partner with
suppliers to extend special deals for our customers, for example, in the instance of large company fleet
deals.
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24-hour toll free road side assistance number 800 HERTZ (43789)
Dispatch of recovery trucks to your location
Immediate information concerning procedures to complete at the scene
Arrangements to deliver a temporary replacement car (if needed)
Arrangements to recover and repair or replace the accident car
All Hertz vehicles are fully insured against accidents and damages up to US $1million in third party
coverage.
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All the above can be operated through a structured communication programme. Hertz will be in discussion
with the client and manufacturer partners frequently to ensure the right level of resources and vehicles are
sourced and allocated in order to maintain the best possible service.
We propose a strategic review quarterly designed to:
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Hertz operating systems, Intelliview Reporting Tool, allow for a full range of data to be supplied to
customers as per their requirements. The report easily reduces administrative costs, time and resources.
Reservation number
List of future reservations and leases
Count of reservations created for the
future
Expected check in / checkout date
Number of days
Check out location
Renters name
Reservations user name (agent who
created the reservation)
Hertz have successfully implemented similar communication programmes with key clients sending
Customer Support and Finance Management teams to meet quarterly and conduct a thorough review of
accounts.
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4. MANAGED TRANSPORTATION
4.1 PREMIUM CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
Hertz proudly offer premium chauffeur services to corporate customers, executives, individuals and groups
with emphasis on maintaining the very best industry safety and quality standards. Our team specialises in
handling complex itineraries for customers who need pristine, personalised service from an organisation
they know they can trust. Quality, integrity, attention to detail and flexibility are at the heart of everything
we do.
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Hertz conduct regular scheduled checks on every vehicle to ensure the highest safety standards across the
entire fleet.
All vehicles undergo full manufacturer approved service schedules and preventative maintenance
40-point safety check on all vehicles prior to every dispatch
Rigorous safety checks on all tyres and brakes
Regular and scheduled driver shift timings to ensure the highest safety standards with drivers also
obtaining appropriate rest
Consultation between the parties to fully understand the full scope of the event
A full range of pristine vehicles including luxury cars, commercial vehicles, buses, 4x4s and vans
from all leading manufacturers
Logistics management with full capabilities for scheduling, logistics, manpower resources,
route planning and contingency development for large scale events
Regular and scheduled driver shift timings to ensure the highest safety standards with drivers also
obtaining appropriate rest
Scheduled routine vehicle maintenance and servicing which features a 40-point safety check list,
frequent tyre pressure and tyre replacement policy
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