---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-385959"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GPC"
cik: "0000040987"
company_name: "GENUINE PARTS CO"
filed_at: "2026-09-09T12:41:55+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-09T12:45:06.341855+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GPC names Carruthers CEO-elect, Stengel to lead Motion; separation on track for Q1 2027

## Summary
- Court Carruthers appointed CEO-elect of GPC, effective Sept 8, 2026; will become CEO upon separation completion in Q1 2027.
- Will Stengel to become Chairman and CEO of Motion; James Howe named President and COO of Motion, Howard Yu as EVP and CFO.
- Bert Nappier named EVP, COO and CFO of GPC; base salary raised to $800k, bonus target 100% of base.
- Carruthers receives $1M base salary, 150% bonus target, $6M LTI target, plus two $4M sign-on RSU grants.
- GPC and Motion investor days set for Dec 8 and Dec 9, 2026; separation targeted for Q1 2027.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-385959
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GPC
- cik: 0000040987
- company_name: GENUINE PARTS CO
- filed_at: 2026-09-09T12:41:55+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000119312526385959/0001193125-26-385959-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000119312526385959/d136093d8k.htm

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