LKQ's Salvatore Abbate assumes president and CEO roles early on Nov. 9, 2026
LKQ•LKQ named Salvatore A. Abbate president and CEO effective Nov. 9, 2026, moving his start date forward from Dec. 15; he also joined the board that day.
1. Leadership change
LKQ named Salvatore A. Abbate president and CEO effective Nov. 9, 2026, and said he joined the board on that date. His start was moved forward from Dec. 15, 2026, ending the interim CEO office led by John Mendel and Sue Gove, which had operated since Oct. 23.




