Genuine Parts has elected Paul D. Donahue to the position of President of Genuine Parts, the parent company of office supplies wholesaler S. P. Richards.

CEO Tom Gallagher commented: "This is a significant move for Paul, as well as for GPC, and one we are extremely pleased to announce. His proven leadership, experience and success make him an excellent choice as the Company's next President. Paul came to us from Newell Rubbermaid, where he was President of its Sanford North America division.

"After joining S.P. Richards Company, our Office Products Group, as Executive Vice President - Sales and Marketing in 2003, Paul was quickly promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of S. P. Richards Company, a position he held until his election to Executive Vice President of Genuine Parts Company in 2007. Since 2007, Paul has provided strong leadership to several of our automotive business units."