Roy Abernethy | |
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| Born | November 29, 1906 |
| Died | February 28, 1977 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Awards | Automotive Hall of Fame |
Roy Abernethy (September 29, 1906, Pennsylvania – February 28, 1977, Jupiter, Florida) was an executive in the American automobile industry, serving as CEO of American Motors Corporation (AMC) from February 1962 to January 1967. Before his tenure at AMC, Abernethy had been with Packard Motors and Willys-Overland. Abernethy replaced George W. Romney, who resigned from AMC to become Governor of Michigan.