Pep Boys Appoints Chris Adams Senior Vice President – Store Operations

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack PBY, the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced the appointment of Chris Adams as Senior Vice President – Store Operations. Mr. Adams will lead our 19,000+ associates serving customers in more than 700 Pep Boys locations. Mr. Adams is expected to start with Pep Boys in early March 2013.

Since 2010, Mr. Adams has served as Chief Operating Officer of CarGroup Holdings LLC d/b/a webuyanycar.com, where he was responsible for launching the U.S. operations of the successful U.K.-based car-buying service. Mr. Adams began his career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where he progressed from a management trainee to becoming one of the executives selected to open up and lead Enterprise's U.K. operations. In between his tenures at Enterprise and CarGroup Holdings, Mr. Adams served as Chief Operating Officer of The BabyPlus Company, a manufacturer and distributor of a prenatal education system, and Holland Partners, a developer and manager of multifamily communities.

Mike Odell, President & Chief Executive Officer, said, “Chris has a proven track record of delivering world-class customer service, having cut his teeth rising up through the ranks of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He will be responsible for leading a cultural change in our stores from transactional- to relationship-based customer service. Chris is very well-rounded and uniquely qualified to lead our associates and set the tone for delivering great customer experiences across all Pep Boys locations.”

About Pep Boys

Since 1921, Pep Boys has been the nation's leading automotive aftermarket chain. With more than 7,000 service bays in more than 700 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, Pep Boys offers name-brand tires; automotive maintenance and repair; parts and expert advice for the Do-It-Yourselfer; commercial auto parts delivery; and fleet maintenance and repair. Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697) or by visiting www.pepboys.com.

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