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link hidden, please login to view announced a leadership transition that it said is designed to support long-term growth, continuity and execution. Effective January 12, 2026, Travis Springsteen joined Auto-Wares as chief executive officer, while Todd Leimenstoll will transition from president and CEO to executive chairman. As CEO, Springsteen will have full responsibility for day-to-day operations, performance and execution. The transition does not represent a change in ownership, strategy or culture. Auto-Wares’ leadership team remains in place, and the company said it will continue executing its re-envisioning plan focused on operational excellence, customer service and long-term growth.
Leimenstoll, who has spent more than four decades with
link hidden, please login to view and has served as president since 2008 and CEO since 2014, will remain actively involved with the company. As executive chairman, he will focus on governance, long-term strategy, and key industry, supplier, and customer relationships, while supporting Springsteen and the leadership team during the transition. “This is a thoughtful and positive evolution for Auto-Wares,” said Leimenstoll. “Travis is a people-focused leader with deep distribution experience and a strong track record of execution. After getting to know Travis and his background, I’m confident he is a solid fit with our outstanding leadership team and the right person to lead Auto-Wares forward. I look forward to supporting him in my new role.”
Springsteen brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across automotive, powersports and aftermarket distribution. Most recently, he served as president of Western Power Sports, where he led a large, multi-location distribution organization serving dealers across North America. Throughout his career, Springsteen has built high-performing teams, strengthened operations, improved inventory productivity, and led teams in both founder-led and private-equity-backed environments.
“Auto-Wares has a strong legacy, a talented team and deep customer relationships,” said Springsteen. “I’m excited to work alongside Todd and the entire organization to build on that foundation, support the great work already underway and help the company continue executing at a high level.”
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By Advance Auto Parts
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers, announced today that it has appointed Ronald Gilbert as senior vice president of supply chain, effective December 22, 2025. Mr. Gilbert will report directly to president and chief executive officer, Shane O’Kelly. Mr. Gilbert will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s supply chain operations and oversee the Company’s ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the productivity of its supply chain network.
Mr. Gilbert succeeds Stephen Szilagyi, who is retiring but will stay with Advance in an advisory capacity to support the transition. Under Steve’s leadership, the Company has made significant progress on optimizing its supply chain infrastructure, including the consolidation of its distribution footprint, the opening of market hubs, and the re-design of the transportation network. The Company is on track to operate 16 DCs in the United States by the end of 2025, compared to 38 DCs in 2023. The Company also opened its first market hub store and distribution location in 2024 and remains on track to operate 60 market hubs by mid-2027.
“I am pleased to welcome Ron to Advance. He is a recognized industry leader with a strong record of delivering operational efficiencies and innovation across complex supply chain systems. Our strategy remains unchanged, and as we embark on the next phase of our supply chain transformation, we are pleased to have him at the helm,” said Shane O’Kelly, president and chief executive officer. “On behalf of Advance, I also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Steve for his leadership and many contributions to better serve our customers. We wish him all the best on his retirement.”
Mr. Gilbert brings more than 20 years of experience in supply chain logistics with leadership roles across prominent retailers. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of logistics and supply chain at Saks Global. Prior to that he served as senior vice president of supply chain at Rite Aid Pharmacies. He also held senior supply chain leadership roles at XPO Logistics, Hudson Bay Company, The Parent Company, Urban Outfitters and Mary Kay.
Mr. Gilbert earned a BBA in Management from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Parts Authority announced a leadership transition that will see its current CEO and co-founder, Randy Buller, moving into the role of Chairman of the Board, and the welcoming of Clark Hale as the company’s new CEO, effective March 3, 2025.
Buller, along with his co-founders, Yaron Rosenthal, David Wotman and Steve Yanofsky, helped transform a once New York-based family business with less than 10 locations into a leading nationally-recognized automotive warehouse distributor with nearly 300 locations in 23 states and Washington, D.C., the company said.
Using his financial background, entrepreneurial mindset and automotive industry expertise, Buller helped build the business by offering an unparalleled depth and breadth of brand name inventory to customers, focusing on customer service, investing heavily in technology, and valuing team member satisfaction and professional growth,
link hidden, please login to view explained. “Over the span of 40 years, Randy drafted and executed the Parts Authority roadmap for rapid growth through both organic growth and M&A. As he transitions to the role of Chairman, Randy will continue to be fully available in providing support to Parts Authority, just as he has since 1980,” the company added.
“I know this feels like a big change, but I am very positive and confident in the future of Parts Authority. I look forward to continuing to do what I love, with people I love, while taking a small step back in the day-to-day. I’m thrilled to be handing the reins to Clark and I am looking forward to working with him to drive Parts Authority’s future success,” said Buller. [A letter from Randy Buller is provided
link hidden, please login to view.] Parts Authority said Hale brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the company. He has been affiliated with Kohlberg & Company since 2019, and has also been serving as a member of the Parts Authority board of directors.
“I want to thank Randy and his co-founders for entrusting me with leading the future of Parts Authority. It is an honor to be following in their footsteps in continuing on the legacy and culture of such a great organization,” said Hale. “I am very excited to take on this important next step in Parts Authority’s growth and evolution. I am confident that with our team, we can continue to demonstrate and execute on our commitments to our customers and vendor partners as the leader in the industry.”
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By Counterman
Paul Donahue (at left) will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman. William Stengel, II, currently president and COO, will succeed Donahue as president and CEO of GPC and will serve as a member of the board of directors.
Genuine Parts Company announced that Paul D. Donahue will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman, effective June 3, 2024. At that time, William P. Stengel, II, currently president and COO, will succeed Donahue as president and CEO of GPC and will serve as a member of the board of directors.
“The board is confident that Will is the right person to lead GPC into the future and that the company is positioned to continue delivering value to our customers and shareholders,” said John D. Johns, lead independent director of GPC’s board of directors. “During his tenure at GPC, he’s worked closely with Paul to shape the company’s strategic priorities and with the global leadership teams to evolve the business and deliver outstanding performance.”
Stengel joined the company in 2019 as executive vice president and chief transformation officer with nearly two decades of leadership and professional experience. In 2021, he was promoted to serve as only the eighth president in the company’s history. His role expanded to president and chief operating officer in 2023. Prior to joining GPC, he served in various executive leadership roles at HD Supply, including as president and CEO of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, as well as at The Home Depot and in various investment banking roles.
“I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to lead Genuine Parts Company and especially grateful for my GPC teammates and the support of Paul and the board of directors,” said Stengel. “We will continue to build on the strong foundation laid over many years as we work to deliver solutions for our customers, invest in talent and capabilities and create value for our shareholders.”
“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Paul for his remarkable leadership spanning over two decades, culminating as chairman and CEO,” said Johns. “Under his leadership, the company simplified its business mix, expanded its global footprint and delivered significant shareholder value. Paul’s positive impact on GPC has been remarkable, and we look forward to his continued guidance as he transitions to his new role as executive chairman.”
“I am incredibly proud of all we have accomplished as One GPC team, and equally grateful for the 20+ years I have been privileged to work for this amazing company. As I transition from the CEO role, I am pleased to welcome Will as only the sixth CEO in our company’s 96-year history,” said Donahue. “I have every confidence in Will, our global leadership teams and our board of directors to deliver on our vision to be the leading global automotive and industrial parts distributor and solutions provider.”
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