Salvatore Abbate to Assume Role of LKQ President and CEO on November 9, 2026
Abbate’s earlier arrival ends the interim leadership arrangement that has overseen operations since October 23.
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LKQ (Nasdaq: LKQ) announced that Salvatore A. “Sal” Abbate will become president and chief executive officer effective November 9, 2026. He will also join the board on that date, ahead of his previously announced December 15, 2026 start. The interim Office of the CEO, led by Chairman John Mendel and Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove, will conclude with his arrival.
Key Figures
- CEO effective date
- November 9, 2026
- Advanced from the previously announced December 15, 2026 start date
Historical Context
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Abbate was initially appointed CEO effective December 15, 2026, before the start date was advanced.
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ANTIOCH, Tenn., Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that Salvatore A. “Sal” Abbate will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and join the Company’s Board of Directors effective November 9, 2026, ahead of the previously announced start date of December 15, 2026.
With Mr. Abbate’s arrival, the interim Office of the CEO, comprised of Chairman John Mendel and Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove, which has overseen the Company’s operations since October 23, will conclude.
“I’m excited to be joining LKQ earlier than planned,” said Mr. Abbate. “LKQ has the scale and reach to be the first call for its customers. My job is to make sure we execute at the level that scale should deliver, and I’m looking forward to working with our teams to get there.”
“Sal is a proven operator, and the Board has full confidence in him,” said John Mendel, Chairman of the Board. “Having him in place earlier gives him more time with our teams and customers heading into 2027. We look forward to supporting Sal as he leads LKQ.”
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.
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When does Sal Abbate become LKQ president and CEO?
Salvatore A. “Sal” Abbate becomes LKQ president and chief executive officer on November 9, 2026, when he also joins the board. His previously announced start date was December 15, 2026.