Leading Executives in Auto Parts and Accessories
Phil Daniele
President & Chief Executive Officer, AutoZone, Inc.
30-year AutoZoner who became CEO on January 2, 2024 and is pushing international expansion and hub/mega-hub strategies to drive growth.
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Shane O’Kelly
President & Chief Executive Officer, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Appointed CEO in September 2023, he’s leading a major turnaround—closing underperforming stores and consolidating distribution to rebuild margins and competitiveness.
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Brad Beckham
Chief Executive Officer, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
A 1996 store hire who rose through the ranks to become CEO in 2024; known for operational discipline and customer-first culture in the aftermarket retail channel.
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Will Stengel
President & Chief Executive Officer, Genuine Parts Company (NAPA)
Became CEO on June 3, 2024 after leading GPC’s transformation; now steering the global NAPA/Motion parts portfolio for profitable growth.
Justin L. Jude
President & Chief Executive Officer, LKQ Corporation
Took over as CEO on July 1, 2024, after leading LKQ’s North American wholesale business to margin gains; continuing the company’s operational-excellence push.
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Seetarama (Swamy) Kotagiri
Chief Executive Officer, Magna International Inc.
CEO since 2021, he is steering one of the world’s largest suppliers through a disciplined portfolio strategy and the shift to software-defined, electrified mobility.
Dr. Holger Klein
Chief Executive Officer, ZF Group (ZF Friedrichshafen AG)
Became CEO on Jan 1, 2023; now leading ZF through restructuring amid intense industry pressure and an accelerated transition to next-gen mobility technologies.
Nikolai Setzer
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, Continental AG
Continental’s CEO is executing a historic realignment, spinning off the Automotive arm (“Aumovio”) and focusing Continental AG on the premium Tires business.
Shinnosuke Hayashi
President & Chief Executive Officer, DENSO Corporation
Engineer-turned-executive who became President & CEO in April 2024; driving DENSO’s pivot to software-centric vehicle systems and electrification.
Christophe Périllat
Chief Executive Officer, Valeo
CEO since 2022, he is reshaping Valeo’s portfolio and pricing to navigate tariffs, FX headwinds and a slower recovery while advancing ADAS and electrification content.
Martin Fischer
Chief Executive Officer, FORVIA (Faurecia + HELLA)
Former ZF management board member who succeeded Patrick Koller on March 1, 2025; leading FORVIA’s next chapter in electronics, interiors and sustainable tech.
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Kevin P. Clark
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Aptiv PLC
Chair and CEO guiding Aptiv’s evolution into a software, ADAS and high-voltage architecture leader powering the transition to safer, electrified vehicles.
Joseph F. Fadool
President & Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner Inc.
Named CEO on Feb 6, 2025 after serving as COO; known for strengthening propulsion portfolios and executing the Charging Forward strategy.
Raymond E. (Ray) Scott
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Lear Corporation
CEO since 2018 who has led Lear’s seating and E-Systems businesses toward innovation in electrification, user experience and sustainable materials.
R. Bruce McDonald
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Dana Incorporated
Appointed Chairman & CEO in November 2024 to spearhead a value-creation plan including portfolio actions and cost reductions at the drivetrain specialist.
David C. Dauch
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)
Chairman & CEO leading AAM’s planned combination with Dowlais (GKN Automotive) to create a larger, powertrain-agnostic driveline leader.
Daniele Schillaci
Chief Executive Officer, Brembo S.p.A.
Automotive veteran who became CEO in 2019; driving premium braking systems’ global growth and technology leadership across ICE and EV platforms.
Mark Stewart
Chief Executive Officer & President, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Former Stellantis North America COO who became Goodyear’s CEO in January 2024; executing the Goodyear Forward plan to streamline operations and refocus the portfolio.
Florent Menegaux
Managing Chairman (CEO equivalent) & General Partner, Michelin Group
Managing Chairman steering Michelin through ‘Michelin in Motion 2030’—diversifying beyond tires while investing to localize production amid tariff uncertainty.
Dr. Markus Heyn
Chairman, Mobility Business Sector & Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Mobility (Robert Bosch GmbH)
Bosch board member who chairs the Mobility business sector; expanding into hydrogen tech while overseeing a vast global auto-supplier portfolio.
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