GPC Elects Three New Corporate Officers

GPC Elects Three New Corporate Officers

Robert Milstead was named senior vice president digital, Thomas Davis was named vice president supplier business IT and Jennifer Ellis was named corporate secretary and associate counsel.

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Genuine Parts Co.‘s (GPC) board of directors has elected three new corporate officers.  Robert Milstead was named senior vice president digital, Thomas Davis was named vice president supplier business IT and Jennifer Ellis was named corporate secretary and associate counsel.

Milstead joined the company in January 2015 and brings with him more than 18 years of experience in digital marketing and eCommerce strategy and execution, most recently serving as vice president and managing director for Accenture.

Davis was previously director of information systems for the company’s Balkamp operations, and has been with the company since 2012.

Ellis has been with the company since 2008, most recently serving as assistant corporate secretary and associate counsel.

Tom Gallagher, chairman and CEO of Genuine Parts Co., commented, “All three of these talented individuals bring valuable experience and expertise to their new positions in the organization. Rob’s leadership role is instrumental to our global digital strategy, Tom is a key leader within our IT team and Jennifer’s leadership is essential in guiding our corporate governance practices. We are pleased to have these officers on our corporate team and we look forward to their future contributions.”

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