Selwyn Joffe

Selwyn Joffe General Information

Biography

Mr. Selwyn Joffe serves as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Motorcar Parts of America. He has been a director of our Company since 1994 and Chairman since November 1999. From 1995 until his election to his present positions, he served as a consultant to us. Prior to February 2003, Mr. Joffe was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Protea Group, Inc. a company specializing in consulting and AnchorAnchoracquisition services. From September 2000 to December 2001, Mr. Joffe served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Netlock Technologies, a company that specializes in securing network communications. In 1997, Mr. Joffe co-founded Palace Entertainment, Inc., a roll-up of amusement parks and served as its President and Chief Operating Officer until August 2000. Prior to the founding of Palace Entertainment, Inc., Mr. Joffe was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolfgang Puck Food Company from 1989 to 1996. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Motor and Equipment Remanufacturers Association, an industry trade association. In addition, Mr. Joffe serves on the board of directors of the California, Arizona and Nevada Automotive Wholesaler's Association (CAWA), also an industry trade association. Mr. Joffe is a graduate of Emory University with degrees in both Business and Law and is an inactive member of the bar of the State of Georgia as well as a Certified Public Accountant. As our most senior executive, Mr. Joffe provides the Board of Directors with insight into our business operations, management and strategic opportunities. His history with our Company and industry experience has led the Board of Directors to conclude that he should serve as a director of our Company.