James F. Howe has been named the president of Motion, a leading industrial distributor of more than 19 million parts and supplies.
Howe most recently served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial and Technology Officer, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the corporate trajectory of Motion. His leadership in overseeing eCommerce, strategic pricing, sales excellence, corporate accounts and human resources has been instrumental in driving the company's success.
"James has an impressive history, having served in numerous executive roles during his long career at Motion," said Paul Donahue, Chairman and CEO. "We feel confident that under James's leadership, our talented and experienced Motion team will continue to achieve great results."
In his new capacity, Mr. Howe will continue to report to Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America. His appointment is effective April 1.