Genuine Parts Company announced its board of directors appointed James F. Howe to the position of president, Motion, the company’s industrial business, effective April 1, 2024.
Howe will continue to report to Randy Breaux, group president, GPC North America.
He has nearly three decades of service to the company, most recently serving as the executive vice president and chief commercial and technology officer, where GPC said 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,” according to the company.
“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.”
