PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys today announced that independent director Robert Hotz was appointed chairman of the board of directors.
Hotz, who has been a Pep Boys board member since 2005 and serves on its compensation and audit committees, is senior managing director, co-head of investment banking, a member of the operating committee and co-chairman of the investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Inc. In addition, he serves as a director of Universal Health Services Inc.
Hotz succeeds Max Lukens, who resigned from his director and chairman positions for personal reasons.