Leading Executives in Auto Parts Stores
Phil Daniele
President & Chief Executive Officer, AutoZone, Inc.
30-year AutoZoner who became President & CEO on January 2, 2024, succeeding Bill Rhodes and leading the company’s next phase of growth.
Media | Investor relations | Website
Shane O’Kelly
President & Chief Executive Officer, Advance Auto Parts
Appointed President & CEO on September 11, 2023; executing a multi‑year turnaround including store rationalization and a major supply‑chain overhaul.
Investor relations | Media | Website
Brad Beckham
Chief Executive Officer, O’Reilly Automotive (O’Reilly Auto Parts)
Promoted to CEO in 2024; steering O’Reilly’s continued market share gains and international expansion.
Investor relations | Media (phone) | Website
Will Stengel
President & Chief Executive Officer, Genuine Parts Company (NAPA)
Took the helm as President & CEO on June 3, 2024, overseeing GPC’s global automotive businesses including NAPA Auto Parts.
Joe Auriemma
Chief Executive Officer, Pep Boys
Named CEO on February 27, 2025 after serving as interim chief, tasked with energizing the service‑focused retailer.
Greg Hicks
President & Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Tire Corporation (PartSource owner)
President & CEO of CTC, which owns the PartSource auto‑parts chain; has led the company through 2025 macro and trade‑policy crosswinds.
Investor relations | Media | Website
Henry Birch
Chief Executive Officer, Halfords (UK)
Appointed CEO in April 2025, succeeding Graham Stapleton and taking charge of the UK’s leading motoring services and parts retailer.
Yugo Horii
Representative Director & Chief Executive Officer, Autobacs Seven (Japan)
Representative Director & CEO of Japan’s largest auto accessories and parts chain, guiding the group’s next‑stage mobility strategy.
Kevan Wooden
Chief Executive Officer, LKQ UK & Ireland, LKQ UK & Ireland (Euro Car Parts)
CEO since 2024; leading Euro Car Parts and sister businesses across the UK & Ireland with a 2025 growth and service agenda.
Wayne Bryant
Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Division (GPC Asia Pacific) / CEO, Repco, Repco (GPC Asia Pacific)
Leads Repco and GPC Asia Pacific’s Automotive division; fronted Repco’s brand refresh across Australia & New Zealand in 2024.
Brent Kirby
President, O’Reilly Automotive (O’Reilly Auto Parts)
Long‑time operator elevated to President in 2024; visible brand ambassador, including NASCAR title‑sponsorship announcements in 2025.
Investor relations | Media (phone) | Website
Ryan P. Grimsland
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Advance Auto Parts
Became EVP & CFO on November 27, 2023; remains in the role in 2025 and is a key figure in AAP’s turnaround plan.
Carl‑Martin Lindahl
Chief Executive Officer, RealTruck (owns 4 Wheel Parts)
Took over as CEO in late 2022, leading the omnichannel truck and off‑road accessories retailer and the 4 Wheel Parts store network.
NAPA ecosystem leadership (context for GPC)
—, Genuine Parts Company (NAPA)
Parent of NAPA Auto Parts; under Stengel, GPC continues to drive the global NAPA ecosystem across North America and beyond.
Scott Peterson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Summit Racing Equipment
Long‑time leader of the performance‑parts retail pioneer; recognized as President & CEO by industry and business registries.
Gabe Mendoza
Chief Executive Officer, JEGS High Performance
Guides one of the largest U.S. performance‑parts retailers; extended JEGS’ signature NHRA Allstars partnership in 2025.
David Meniane
Chief Executive Officer, CarParts.com
CEO credited with accelerating e‑commerce scale; in 2025 announced a strategic investment to support growth after a strategic review.
Investor relations (events) | LinkedIn (company)
Scott Drozd
Chief Executive Officer, FCP Euro
Co‑founder turned CEO who built a leading U.S. e‑commerce destination for European‑car parts and engages customers directly.
Direct (public) | LinkedIn (company)
Jeff Koviak
Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Parts Services Group (Federated + Pronto)
Named CEO effective January 1, 2025 to lead the 5,000‑location independent‑store network partnership.
JC Washbish
President & Chief Executive Officer, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Auto Value / Bumper to Bumper)
Promoted to President & CEO effective January 1, 2025, leading one of North America’s largest networks of independent parts stores.
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