LKQ CEO Salvatore A. Abbate starts early on Nov. 9
The change also concludes the interim Office of the CEO, which had overseen operations since October 23, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LKQ Corporation accelerated Salvatore A. Abbate’s start as President and Chief Executive Officer and Board member to November 9, 2026, from the previously announced December 15, 2026 date. He also became LKQ’s principal executive officer on November 9, 2026.
The interim Office of the CEO, comprising Chairman John Mendel and Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove, concluded when Mr. Abbate began; it had overseen LKQ’s operations since October 23, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
CEO and Board start date: November 9, 2026
Previously announced start date: December 15, 2026
Interim Office of the CEO oversight began: October 23, 2026
3 metrics
CEO and Board start date
November 9, 2026
Salvatore A. Abbate began serving as President and Chief Executive Officer and joined the Board
Previously announced start date
December 15, 2026
Previously announced start date for Salvatore A. Abbate’s service
Interim Office of the CEO oversight began
October 23, 2026
The interim Office of the CEO had overseen operations since this date
Key Terms
principal executive officer, interim Office of the CEO, Audit Committee Chair
3 terms
principal executive officer regulatory
"will become the Company’s principal executive officer"
The principal executive officer is the highest-ranking manager who leads a company’s overall strategy, operations and public communication—often acting like the captain of a ship who sets direction and makes final calls. Investors watch this person because their decisions, credibility and ability to deliver results shape company performance, risk and market confidence, and changes in that role can directly affect stock value and corporate accountability.
interim Office of the CEO technical
"the interim Office of the CEO ... will conclude"
Audit Committee Chair technical
"Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove"
The audit committee chair leads a board committee responsible for overseeing a company's financial reporting, internal controls, and relationships with external auditors. Acting like the head of a financial quality-control team, the chair organizes meetings, sets agendas, and guides review of accounting policies, audit findings, and risk disclosures. Investors watch this role because it influences the credibility and transparency of the company’s financial statements and regulatory compliance.
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When did LKQ CEO Salvatore A. Abbate start?
Salvatore A. Abbate began serving as LKQ’s President and Chief Executive Officer and joined its Board on November 9, 2026, ahead of the previously announced December 15, 2026 start date.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 9, 2026
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. | ||||
As previously announced on October 23, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Salvatore A. Abbate to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, in each case, effective as of December 15, 2026. On November 9, 2026, the Company announced that the date on which Mr. Abbate’s service as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board will commence has been accelerated to November 9, 2026. In addition, Mr. Abbate will become the Company’s principal executive officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026. Other information regarding Mr. Abbate contained in Item 5.02 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2026 is incorporated herein by reference.
On November 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the commencement of Mr. Abbate’s service as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board. A copy of the Company’s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: November 9, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Salvatore Abbate to Assume Role of LKQ President and CEO on November 9, 2026
ANTIOCH, Tenn. – November 9, 2026 – 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.
Investor Contact
Joseph P. Boutross
LKQ Corporation
Vice President, Investor Relations
(312) 621-2793
jpboutross@lkqcorp.com
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Longacre Square Partners
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