Top digital executive exits Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) after transition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genuine Parts Company announced that Naveen Krishna, Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer, has notified the company of his intention to resign to pursue other opportunities. He will step down as an executive officer on April 1, 2026, and remain an employee until May 5, 2026 to help transition his responsibilities.

The company does not plan to appoint a direct successor; instead, Mr. Krishna’s duties will be redistributed among other leaders within the organization. He will not receive severance benefits in connection with his voluntary departure.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Genuine Parts loses its top digital executive, with responsibilities redistributed internally.

The departure of the Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer removes a key leader overseeing technology and digital strategy. The company states that his responsibilities will be reallocated among existing executives rather than filled with a direct replacement.

Because the exit is voluntary, with no severance and a defined transition period through May 5, 2026, this appears as an orderly leadership change. Actual strategic impact on digital initiatives will depend on how effectively those reallocated responsibilities are managed by the remaining leadership team.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 18, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

GA		001-05690		58-0254510
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY,
ATLANTA, GA				30339
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

(678) 934-5000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share		GPC		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 18, 2026, Naveen Krishna, the Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer of Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign from the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Krishna will step down as an executive officer of the Company, effective April 1, 2026, but will remain an employee of the Company until May 5, 2026 to assist with an orderly transition of his responsibilities. The Company does not intend to appoint a successor at this time, and all responsibilities associated with Mr. Krishna’s role will be reallocated to other individuals within the Company. Mr. Krishna will not receive any severance benefits in connection with his voluntary departure from the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				Genuine Parts Company
Date: March 20, 2026				By:		/s/ Bert Nappier
				Name:		Bert Nappier
				Title:		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did Genuine Parts Company (GPC) disclose?

Genuine Parts Company disclosed that Naveen Krishna, Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer, is resigning. He will step down as an executive officer on April 1, 2026, and remain through May 5, 2026, to support a transition of responsibilities.

When is Genuine Parts executive Naveen Krishna leaving his role?

Naveen Krishna will step down as an executive officer on April 1, 2026. He will continue as an employee until May 5, 2026, focusing on an orderly transition of his information and digital responsibilities to other leaders at Genuine Parts Company.

Will Genuine Parts Company appoint a successor to its Chief Information & Digital Officer?

Genuine Parts Company does not intend to appoint a direct successor to its Chief Information & Digital Officer role. Instead, all responsibilities associated with Naveen Krishna’s position will be reallocated among other individuals within the company’s leadership, reflecting an internal redistribution of duties.

Is departing Genuine Parts executive Naveen Krishna receiving severance?

Naveen Krishna will not receive any severance benefits in connection with his voluntary departure from Genuine Parts Company. The company specifically notes this point, indicating that his exit is treated as a voluntary resignation rather than an involuntary termination with severance.

Why is Genuine Parts executive Naveen Krishna resigning?

Genuine Parts Company states that Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer Naveen Krishna is resigning to pursue other opportunities. No additional reasons or strategic changes are described beyond his intention to move on and assist in an orderly transition period.

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