ATLANTA (April 26, 2016) — NAPA Auto Parts parent Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) has named Paul D. Donahue as president and CEO, effective May 1.
Mr. Donahue, who has served as company president since 2012 and also served as president of the U.S. Automotive Parts Group from 2009 to 2015, will succeed Tom Gallagher as CEO. Mr. Gallagher will continue as GPC's chairman.
“We are extremely pleased to name Paul as only the fifth CEO in the 88 year history of Genuine Parts Co. Paul is a proven executive and has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities in his 13 years with us,” Mr. Gallagher said.
“His deep knowledge and understanding of the company as well as his vast industry experience make him the right person to successfully lead our company into the future.”
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