PR Newswire·Sep 9, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Genuine Parts Company Names Leadership Teams and Board Leadership for Automotive and Industrial Businesses

Genuine Parts Company announced leadership appointments for its Automotive and Industrial businesses ahead of a planned separation into two independent public companies.
The separation is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary regulatory conditions.
Upon separation, the Automotive business will operate as Genuine Parts Company (GPC) and the Industrial business as Motion.
Court Carruthers, a current GPC Board member, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer-elect of GPC and will assume the CEO role post-separation.
Jean-Jacques Lafont will serve as Non-Executive Chairman of GPC upon completion of the separation.
Will Stengel will transition from his current role to become Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Motion.
Bert Nappier will serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Operating Officer of GPC effective immediately.
Motion's leadership team includes James Howe as President and Chief Operating Officer and Howard Yu as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
GPC and Motion will host separate Investor Days in New York City on December 8, 2026, and December 9, 2026, respectively.
The GPC Board is currently in discussions with candidates for Motion's board of directors to be announced upon the separation.