Genuine Parts Co Announces Retirement of Randy Breaux and Promotion of Alain Masse

By Philip Seaworth • Tuesday, June 10 10:12 • Permanent Link

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, has announced the retirement of Randy Breaux as Group President, GPC North America at the end of 2025. In addition to this, Alain Masse has been promoted to the newly created role of President, North America Automotive, effective August 2025.

Randy Breaux has been with the company for 14 years and played a key role in building strong, trusted relationships across the industrial and automotive segments. Alain Masse, who joined GPC in 2011, has been promoted from President, UAP, Inc., GPC’s Canadian automotive business, to the new role of President, North America Automotive.

In his new role, Alain Masse will oversee the automotive businesses across North America and will report to Will Stengel, President and CEO. This strategic decision is aimed at building on the momentum in the North America automotive business and creating new commercial opportunities. Under Alain’s leadership, UAP successfully partnered with independent owners, suppliers, and customers to drive significant improvements in performance and market share.

Genuine Parts Company, established in 1928, operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal, with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates.

The company has emphasized the strength of its leadership bench and the effectiveness of its succession planning through this transition. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -0.02%, and are now trading at a price of $125.25. For the full picture, make sure to review GENUINE PARTS CO's 8-K report.

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