LKQ Corp. appointed Blythe J. McGarvie to its board of directors effective March 5, 2012.
"We are very pleased to have Blythe join our board," said Joseph M. Holsten, chairman of LKQ Corp. "We expect her to be a major contributor to LKQ's continued success both domestically and internationally. I am confident that her significant finance, accounting, and corporate governance experience will be a great addition to our board and will assist our management team in effectively executing our long-term growth strategy."
McGarvie has served as chief executive officer and founder of Leadership for International Finance since 2003, offering strategic reviews and leadership seminars for improved decision-making for corporate and academic groups.
From 1999 to 2002, she was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of BIC Group, a publicly traded consumer goods company with operations in 36 countries. From 1994 to 1999, she was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hannaford Bros. Co., a Fortune 500 retailer.
She also serves on the board of directors of Viacom Inc., a global entertainment content company, and Accenture plc, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. McGarvie holds a professional director certification from the American College of Corporate Directors.
LKQ Corp., which operates more than 440 facilities, is the largest nationwide provider of aftermarket and recycled collision replacement parts and refurbished collision replacement products and a leading provider of mechanical replacement parts.
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