# Justin Jude

> Justin L. Jude is president and chief executive officer of LKQ Corporation, a global distributor of alternative and specialty vehicle parts. An LKQ employee since 2004, he progressed through supply chain, information systems, Keystone Automotive Operations and North American wholesale leadership before becoming CEO in July 2024. His agenda emphasizes simpler operations, lean management, employee development and profitable vehicle circularity.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at LKQ Corporation
- **Organizations:** LKQ Corporation, Keystone Automotive Operations, MEKO AB (board appointment documented in 2023)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Franklin University, Ohio, The Ohio State University
- **Known for:** Selected unanimously by the LKQ board to succeed Dominick Zarcone as CEO., Led North American wholesale operations through margin expansion and cash-flow improvement, as credited by Zarcone in the 2023 succession announcement., Progressed through several operating and technology functions during twenty years at LKQ before becoming CEO.

## Career timeline

- **2004-02** — Joined LKQ.
- **2008-03 to 2011-02** — Vice President - Supply Chain.
- **2011-02 to 2014-05** — Vice President - Information Systems, North America.
- **2014-06 to 2015-07** — President of Keystone Automotive Operations.
- **2015-07 to 2023-12** — Senior Vice President of LKQ and President of Wholesale - North America.
- **2023** — Joined the MEKO board, documented by LKQ’s November succession announcement.
- **2024-01 to 2024-06** — Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
- **2024-07** — Became President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ.

## Achievements

- Selected unanimously by the LKQ board to succeed Dominick Zarcone as CEO.
- Led North American wholesale operations through margin expansion and cash-flow improvement, as credited by Zarcone in the 2023 succession announcement.
- Progressed through several operating and technology functions during twenty years at LKQ before becoming CEO.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — LKQ reported mixed second-quarter results, disruption following a German ERP implementation, and a reduced full-year outlook; Jude remained President and CEO.
- **2026-07** — LKQ said its strategic review, including a potential company sale and evaluation of Specialty, remained active without a definitive timetable.
- **2026-05** — Commented on the release of LKQ’s 2025 Sustainability Report, connecting sustainability with operating discipline.

## Links

- Website: https://lkqcorp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-jude-720a999

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Last updated: 2026-10-21