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Larry Silber

Director at Hayward Holdings

Larry Silber became a director in November 2019. Mr. Silber has served as President and Chief Executive of Herc Rentals Inc. (ā€œHerc Rentalsā€) since May 2015. Prior to joining Herc Rentals, Mr. Silber served as an executive advisor at Court Square Capital Partners, LLP, a private equity firm primarily investing in the business services, healthcare, general industrial and technology and telecommunications sectors, from April 2014 to May 2015. Mr. Silber also served as Chief Operating Officer for Hayward Industries from 2008 to 2012, during which time he oversaw a successful transition through the recession and return to solid profitability. From 1978 to 2008, Mr. Silber worked for Ingersoll-Rand plc (ā€œIngersollā€), a publicly traded manufacturer of industrial products and components, in a number of roles of increasing responsibility. Mr. Silber previously served on the board of directors of SMTC Corporation from 2012 to 2015. Mr. Silber brings expertise in executive management, strategy formation and leadership skills, gained as the Chief Operating Officer of Hayward Industries as well as in his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Herc Rentals. Mr. Silber also has extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing, sales and marketing, and specific industry experience in our business, including our operations, business development matters and financial performance. Further, his experience as a director of another public company provides him with a broad understanding of the responsibilities of public company boards and issues applicable to public companies.