Michel Taride

Michel Taride is a seasoned professional specializing in sustainable mobility, transportation, travel, and tourism. Currently serving as a Partner at Next Gear Ventures since November 2022, Michel also holds senior advisory and operational roles at Drive TLV, C4 Ventures, Knighthood Capital Partners, and Orfeo Advisors. With extensive executive experience, Michel provides strategic advice to corporations, startups, and investors within the travel and transportation sectors. Michel's expertise extends to serving as a Board Member at Altitude Acquisition Corp, and as a Senior Advisor in mobility and smart cities at Drake Star. Previous roles include Group President of Hertz International and EVP and President of Hertz EMEA. Michel holds a Master's degree in Economics from Faculte de Droit et Sciences Economiques de Nice.