Industry Leaders Craig Barnes, Michael Broderick, and Tim Turvey to Help Drive Performance Improvement to Enhance Long-Term Value for Customers

Engagement of Industry Veterans Reflects the Strength and Resilience of the Business

First Brands Group, LLC (“First Brands” or the “Company”), a leading global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, today announced the appointment of three seasoned executives as Senior Advisors to guide long-term performance initiatives across the organization.

Craig Barnes, Michael Broderick, and Tim Turvey will provide strategic guidance across key operational areas, leveraging decades of industry leadership to help strengthen execution and reinforce First Brands’ commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers and partners. Their engagement reflects their belief in the durability of the Company’s brands and the strength of its global platform as First Brands works to successfully navigate its ongoing chapter 11 proceedings.

“Welcoming three accomplished automotive leaders to the First Brands team marks an important milestone in our transformation and a clear marker of First Brands’ strength,” said Charles Moore, interim Chief Executive Officer of First Brands. “Craig, Michael, and Tim are respected operators with decades long track records of delivering results in the aftermarket industry, and their decision to join First Brands is a direct reflection of the significant opportunities ahead. I am confident that their leadership will be invaluable as we advance through our financial restructuring and strengthen performance across our entire organization.”

“We are excited to support First Brands at this important moment in its evolution,” said Michael Broderick on behalf of all appointees. “The Company has a strong foundation, market-leading brands, and a significant opportunity to further strengthen its position in the automotive aftermarket. We look forward to working closely with the First Brands team and its customers to help advance the business and contribute to its long-term success.”

Barnes, Broderick, and Turvey will partner with First Brands’ leadership team, led by Moore, to advance the Company’s delivery performance, operational improvement, and growth initiatives. These appointments strengthen the Company’s capabilities, and there are no changes to the existing leadership structure in connection with this announcement.

About Craig Barnes

Craig Barnes is an accomplished retail and aftermarket industry executive with more than two decades of experience leading profitable growth, elevating operational transformation, and executing merchandising strategies within the retail and automotive aftermarket industries. During his time as Chief Operating Officer of Hollywood Feed, he oversaw various operations that included merchandising, supply chain, and real estate across the enterprise. Throughout his career, Barnes has held senior leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts, Fred’s Inc., Delphi Products & Services Solutions, General Parts/CARQUEST, and AutoZone, where he directed large-scale teams, optimized distribution networks, strengthened sourcing strategies, and delivered significant financial and operational improvements.

About Michael Broderick

Michael Broderick is an experienced executive with more than three decades of experience executing profitable growth and business transformation strategies in the aftermarket parts and automotive service industry. Most recently, as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member of Monro, he oversaw 1,300 automotive service locations and 10,000 employees, driving strong financial performance and operational improvements across a national footprint. Broderick has held several senior leadership roles at Advance Auto Parts, Canadian Tire Corporation, Federal Mogul Corporation, General Parts/CARQUEST, and AutoZone, where he consistently strengthened distribution and sales networks, improved margins, and developed high-performing leadership teams.

About Tim Turvey

Tim Turvey is an accomplished global executive with more than four decades of experience in the automotive market, known for delivering world-class results and fostering a culture of accountability. Over his 37 year career at General Motors, Turvey last served as GM Global Vice President of Customer Care & Aftersales, overseeing $12 billion in parts sales, product development, service engineering, warehousing, distribution, supply chain, purchasing, logistics, marketing, brand management, accessories, warranty, service, and the GM dealer and independent aftermarket network. Turvey has held extensive leadership roles at GM across North America, China, Japan, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, positioning him for immediate impact.

About First Brands Group

First Brands Group™ is a global automotive parts company that develops, markets and sells premium products through a portfolio of market-leading brands including: Raybestos^® complete brake solutions, Centric Parts^® replacement brake components, StopTech^® performance brakes, FRAM^® filtration products, Luber-finer^® filtration products, TRICO^® wiper blades, ANCO^® wiper blades, Michelin^® licensed wiper blades, Carter^® fuel and water pumps, Autolite^® spark plugs, StrongArm^® lift supports, Carlson^® brake hardware, CARDONE^® new and remanufactured replacement parts, and our towing & trailering portfolio composed of REESE^®, DRAWTITE^®, BULLDOG^®, TEKONSHA^®, FULTON^®, Westfalia^® along with Hopkins^® universal owned and licensed brands and Philips^® licensed aftermarket lighting. The First Brands Group™ portfolio of world-class brands offers best-in-class technology, industry-leading engineering capabilities and superior customer service.

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