James F. Howe Appointed President,
Motion
ATLANTA, March 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:
GPC), a leading global distributor of automotive and industrial
replacement parts, announced today that its board of directors has
appointed James F. Howe to the
position of President, Motion, the company's industrial business,
effective April 1, 2024. With
nearly three decades of dedicated service to the company, Mr. Howe
brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.
Most recently, Mr. Howe served as the Executive Vice President
and Chief Commercial and Technology Officer, where he played a
pivotal role in shaping the corporate trajectory of Motion. His
leadership in overseeing eCommerce, strategic pricing, sales
excellence, corporate accounts and human resources has been
instrumental in driving the company's success.
In his new capacity, Mr. Howe will continue to report to
Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC
North America.
"James has an impressive history, having served in numerous
executive roles during his long career at Motion," said
Paul Donahue, Chairman and CEO. "His
extensive experience makes him an excellent choice to lead Motion.
We feel confident that under James's leadership, our talented and
experienced Motion team will continue to achieve great
results."
About Genuine Parts Company
Established in 1928,
Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service organization
specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial
replacement parts. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the
U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the
Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while
our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the
U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the
world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning
17 countries supported by more than 60,000 teammates. Learn more
at genpt.com.
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