---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000040987-22-000005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GPC"
cik: "0000040987"
company_name: "GENUINE PARTS CO"
filed_at: "2022-01-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T16:00:58.457247+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Genuine Parts CFO Carol Yancey to retire; Bert Nappier appointed as new CFO

## Summary
- Carol Yancey retiring after 30-year career; effective May 2, 2022, advisory role through May 31.
- Bert Nappier joins as EVP & CFO-Elect effective Feb 28, 2022, becomes CFO on May 2.
- Nappier previously EVP Finance & Treasurer at FedEx; also held Europe leadership roles.
- Nappier compensation: $675k base, 85%-185% bonus target, $2.5M RSU grant, $1.65M LTIP.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000040987-22-000005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GPC
- cik: 0000040987
- company_name: GENUINE PARTS CO
- filed_at: 2022-01-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000004098722000005/0000040987-22-000005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000004098722000005/gpc-20220121.htm

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- HTML: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000040987-22-000005
- JSON: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000040987-22-000005.json
- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000040987-22-000005.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Carol B. Yancey departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at GENUINE PARTS CO.
  - Action: retire
  - Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  source text: Carol B. Yancey will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of May 2, 2022.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000004098722000005/0000040987-22-000005-index.htm
- Executive change
  Herbert C. Nappier was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect at GENUINE PARTS CO.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect
  source text: In connection with Ms. Yancey’s retirement, the Company announced the appointment of Herbert C. Nappier as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect, effective as of February 28, 2022, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 2, 2022.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000004098722000005/0000040987-22-000005-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.