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Episode 790

Investing in an EV Future: Genuine Parts Co. CIDO Naveen Krishna on Innovation and Emerging Tech

August 3, 2023
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Naveen Krishna

EVP, Chief Information & Digital Officer at Genuine Parts Co. (GPC)
Naveen Krishna is the EVP and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Genuine Parts Company (GPC), a distributor of automotive replacement parts and industrial replacement parts that earned in excess of $22 billion in revenue in 2022. Naveen has been in role for more than two years and is responsible for leading the strategy and direction for all technology and digital initiatives at the company and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic roadmap. He joined GPC from Macy's, where he was the EVP and CTIO. Krishna has also spent time in leadership roles at The Home Depot, Target, FedEx, and Deloitte.

Episode Overview

790: CIDO Naveen Krishna shares his expertise in leading technology and digital initiatives at GPC, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic roadmap, and driving innovation to prepare for a future of electric vehicles (EV). Naveen delves into the topic of creating a frictionless digital customer experience, leveraging technology to optimize supply chains, and driving innovation and emerging tech exploration within the company. He goes over the rationale behind GPC’s strategic investment in the EV sector as it prepares for the transition to an EV future. Finally, Naveen looks back on the keys to success across his career and explains the top trends in technology that are on his radar.

“"We are basically digitizing every single touchpoint a customer or an employee or a supplier partner has with us.""

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