Paul J. Siracusa.

• Author: Heffes, Ellen M.
• Position: Balance sheet - The Hertz Corp.'s executive vice president - Biography

Aleisure-time sports-car buff, Paul Siracusa has spent virtually his entire career around automobiles--albeit, on the finance side in the auto rental industry. He's pictured with a Shelby GT 350H, one of 1000 classic cars built by Shelby American, and commissioned for the Hertz rental fleet in 1965-6.

Title: Executive Vice President and CFO

Company: The Hertz Corp.

Born: New York, N.Y., Mar. 26, 1945

Spouse: Anna, for 34 Years

Children/Grandchildren: Paul, age 33, Daughter-in-Law, Sharon, and one son, Paul, age 21 months; Christine, age 31, Son-in-Law, Mario, and two daughters, Daniela, age 2-1/2, and Annalisa, 1 year; Annalisa, age 22

Education: BS Accounting, Long Island University (1967); MBA Accounting and Finance, Long Island University (1971)

Career: Staff Auditor, Hurdman & Cranstoun CPAs--Staff Auditor, New York, 1968-1969; The Hertz Corp., 1969present; beginning with various financial positions in the N.J. headquarters, 196984. Additional posts include: Assistant Controller Rent A Car Division, 1985 87; Division Vice President and Controller--North American Rent A Car, 1988-94; Staff Vice President and Controller -Worldwide Rent A Car, 1994-95; Vice President Finance and CFO, Hertz International Ltd., London, 1996-97; 1997 to present, Executive Vice President and CFO, based in Park Ridge, N.J.

FEI Chapter: New Jersey

Leisure: "I have been an avid sports car buff from an early age and have owned a variety of classic sport cars over the years. One of my most interesting experiences was purchasing and restoring a 1969 Dino (Dinos were limited-production sport cars. Although built by Ferrari from 1968 to 1974, they never carried the Ferrari nameplate.) that eventually earned a second place finish in the Italian Classification of the European Concours D'Elegance Show in England a number of years ago. Driving the 'victory' lap at the legendary Goodwood circuit in West Sussex, England, with other first- and second- place category winners was a memorable experience."

Time Management: "The truth is, time is a fixed asset that is the same for everyone. It often seems there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done that we think needs to be accomplished. Managing daily 'clutter' is chal longing. Know the difference between 'important' and 'urgent' and establishing priorities allows the time [o do the most urgent tasks. Peter Drucker once said, 'Efficiency is doing things...