Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> March 10, 2005

Selwyn Joffe – Motorcar Parts Of America Inc (mpaa)

Selwyn Joffe has been the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc., since February 2003. He has been director of the company since 1994 and Chairman since 1999. From 1995 until his election to his present positions, he also served as a consultant to the company. Prior to February 2003, Mr. Joffe was Chairman and CEO of Protea Group, Inc., a company specializing in consulting and acquisition services. From September 2000 to December 2001, Mr. Joffe served as President and CEO of Netlock Technologies, a company that specializes in securing network communications. In 1997, Mr. Joffe co-founded Palace Entertainment, a rollup of amusement parks, and served as its President and COO until August 2000. Prior to the founding of Palace Entertainment, Mr. Joffe was President and CEO of Wolfgang Puck Food Company from 1989 to 1996. Mr. Joffe is a graduate of Emory University with degrees in both Business and Law and is a member of the Georgia State Bar as well as a Certified Public Accountant. Profile
TWST: Can we start with a history and overview of the company?

Mr. Joffe: The company has been in business for almost 40 years. It is

today the leading re-manufacturer of alternators and