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Court Carruthers

Chief Executive Officer-elect, GENUINE PARTS CO · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-09

Court Carruthers is the CEO of GENUINE PARTS CO (GPC). Carruthers is based in the United States.

Seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in industrial distribution and B2B businesses. Most recently served as President and CEO of TricorBraun, a global packaging distributor, and previously held the position of Group President at Grainger overseeing a $9 billion Americas business.

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Recent coverage has focused on Court Carruthers' appointment as CEO to lead Motion as a standalone company following Genuine Parts Company's planned separation into two independent businesses in 2027. The headlines indicate that Carruthers was among key leadership appointments announced for both the Motion and GPC divisions ahead of the split, alongside related board refreshment and director appointments at the company.

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Who is Court Carruthers?
Court Carruthers is the Chief Executive Officer-elect of GENUINE PARTS CO, based in United States.
What company does Court Carruthers lead?
Court Carruthers is CEO of GENUINE PARTS CO.