Bob Nardelli joining Pep Boys board

The former chairman and CEO of Home Depot is joining the board of directors at Pep Boys.

Robert Nardelli, the former chairman and CEO of Home Depot and Chrysler, has been appointed to Pep Boys’ board of directors, bringing the current size of the board to nine directors.

Chairman of the board, Robert Hotz, said: “We are pleased to have Bob join our board and welcome his extensive operating expertise and insight.”

Nardelli is the founder and CEO of XLR-8, LLC, an investment and advisory firm that helps companies identify weaknesses and improve performance. In addition to his roles at Home Depot and Chrysler, he is widely recognized as one the best operating executives in the United States, having served for more than 30 years in senior positions at General Electric.

“I am very excited and proud to be joining the Board of Pep Boys and to be returning to the automotive industry, especially as part of this leading aftermarket service and retail chain,” Nardelli said.

Pep Boys has over 7,500 service bays in over 800 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico.