Genuine Parts Company announced key leadership appointments and board structures for its planned separation into two independent public companies, GPC (Automotive) and Motion (Industrial), targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027. Court Carruthers was appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect of GPC, effective immediately, with Will Stengel remaining as Chairman and CEO until the closing. Bert Nappier was named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and CFO of GPC, while James Howe became President and COO of Motion. Howard Yu joined Motion as its new CFO. The company also scheduled separate investor days for December 8 and 9, 2026, to outline growth strategies for the spun-off entities. Genuine Parts Company operates in the global distribution industry, providing automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions.
