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Jeffrey Schwartz, President & CEO

Schwartz was at the forefront of the evolution and development of the automotive Internet serving as President and CEO of the two companies that pioneered online automotive commerce - AutoWeb and Autobytel, both Nasdaq listed companies – and brings over 15 years of continuing leadership and innovation in the digital marketplace to Mota.

During Schwartz's tenure at Autobytel, the company emerged as a leader in the digital automotive space and expanded its customer list to include every major automotive manufacturer and over 25,000 automotive retail relationships. Schwartz grew Autobytel's market share of new car buyers to 9%, representing over $40 billion in annual gross market sales for its dealer customers.

Schwartz's background of leadership in the automotive space also includes the founding of automotive media and marketing company, TraderNet, and serving as chairman of auto dealership group AutoCentro, which was focused on the Hispanic market. Prior to his tenure at AutoWeb, Schwartz held various executive positions at The Walt Disney Company, including Vice President, Corporate Affairs. Schwartz, who was named Outstanding Executive of a Public Company by the American Electronics Association, attended the University of Southern California, where he obtained his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees. Schwartz previously served as a director at US Auto Parts (PRTS).