• LKQ appointed Salvatore A. Abbate president and CEO, effective December 15, 2026.
• Abbate previously served as Veritiv’s CEO, chief operating officer and chief commercial officer.
• He succeeds Justin Jude, who is departing today.
• Board Chairman John Mendel and Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove will lead an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer.

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