Pep Boys President & CEO Mike Odell Resigns

The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: “PBY”), the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has announced the resignation of President & CEO and Director Mike Odell.

Director John Sweetwood was named interim CEO, effective immediately.

Mr. Sweetwood has served on Pep Boys’ Board of Directors since 2002 and is currently the President of Woods Investment, LLC, a private real estate investment firm.

He is also the former President of the Americas Six Continents Hotels (currently Intercontinental Hotel Group) that operates hotels under the InterContinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn and other brands.

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