Pep Boys Taps Scott Collette As New CEO 

Pep Boys Taps Scott Collette As New CEO 

Pep Boys says Collette will help the company expand its footprint with a focus on strategic, high-growth markets.

Pep Boys announced the appointment of Scott Collette as Chief Executive Officer, who has assumed day-to-day leadership of the company. Collette, a C-suite retail veteran, joins Pep Boys from Menards where he worked since 1986, the last 13 years as Chief Operating Officer position.

As COO at Menards, Pep Boys says Collette served as a leading force in building profit, expanding the business footprint, and driving continued sales growth throughout his tenure. Collette will prioritize retention and recruitment efforts while bringing a keen focus on talent development and workplace culture to Pep Boys.

Pep Boys says Collette will help the company expand its footprint with a focus on strategic, high-growth markets.

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