Pres, Motion
James F. Howe is the President of Motion, the industrial business unit of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), a leading global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts.[[1]](https://gearsolutions.com/news/genuine-parts-company-appoints-james-f-howe-president-of-motion/)[[6]](https://www.genpt.com/2024-03-21-Genuine-Parts-Company-Announces-Officer-Promotion) Appointed to this role effective April 1, 2024, Howe brings nearly three decades of dedicated service to the company, having previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial and Technology Officer.[[1]](https://gearsolutions.com/news/genuine-parts-company-appoints-james-f-howe-president-of-motion/)[[2]](https://ctemag.com/news/new-president-named-motion/)[[3]](https://www.ishn.com/articles/114162-motion-announces-new-president) In that position, he oversaw key areas including eCommerce, strategic pricing, sales excellence, corporate accounts, and human resources, playing a pivotal role in shaping Motion's corporate trajectory and driving its success.[[1]](https://gearsolutions.com/news/genuine-parts-company-appoints-james-f-howe-president-of-motion/)[[5]](https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/business-services/dealers-service-centers/article/22892470/motion-industries-howe-named-president-of-motion-industries)[[6]](https://www.genpt.com/2024-03-21-Genuine-Parts-Company-Announces-Officer-Promotion) He reports to Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America, and has held numerous executive roles throughout his long career at Motion.[[1]](https://gearsolutions.com/news/genuine-parts-company-appoints-james-f-howe-president-of-motion/)[[4]](https://www.performanceracing.com/magazine/industry-news/04-08-2024/motion-appoints-new-president)
Howe has been recognized for his leadership by GPC Chairman and CEO Paul Donahue, who praised his extensive experience as ideal for leading Motion's talented team.[[1]](https://gearsolutions.com/news/genuine-parts-company-appoints-james-f-howe-president-of-motion/)[[3]](https://www.ishn.com/articles/114162-motion-announces-new-president)[[6]](https://www.genpt.com/2024-03-21-Genuine-Parts-Company-Announces-Officer-Promotion) As president, his priorities include providing the preferred customer experience, energizing talent, and delivering stakeholder value, with a focus on employee engagement and strategic growth in areas like Motion Automation Intelligence.[[7]](https://www.inddist.com/operations/article/22925907/qa-james-howe-motion) In December 2025, Howe sold 1,648 shares of GPC stock for $211,932, reflecting recent insider trading activity.[[8]](https://longbridge.com/en/news/270240224)
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