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Genuine Parts Company
GPCConsumer CyclicalNYQ$14.6B
GPC SEC filings last scanned 4 Oct 2026, 19:23 UTC
CEO Timeline
Court CarruthersCurrent
Sep 2026 — Present(1mo)
Court Carruthers was appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect of Genuine Parts Company, effective September 8, 2026, and will become CEO upon completion of the company's planned separation into two independent public companies, succeeding Will Stengel.
1 source filing — click to expand
William P. Stengel, II
Jun 2024 — Sep 2026(2y 3mo)
William P. Stengel, II was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company, effective June 3, 2024, succeeding Paul D. Donahue.
Court Carruthers was appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect of Genuine Parts Company, effective September 8, 2026, and will become CEO upon completion of the company's planned separation into two independent public companies, succeeding Will Stengel.
2 source filings — click to expand
Paul D. Donahue
May 2016 — Jun 2024(8y 1mo)
Paul D. Donahue was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company, effective May 1, 2016, succeeding Tom Gallagher.
planned retirement
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Thomas C. Gallagher
Aug 2004 — May 2016(11y 9mo)
Thomas C. Gallagher was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company in August 2004, having served as Chief Operating Officer since 1990.
planned retirement
3 source filings — click to expand