Founder Profile
William 'Bill' Martin
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is William 'Bill' Martin?
William 'Bill' Martin is a founder of Genuine Parts Company, which was founded in 1928 with Carlyle Fraser and Malcolm Fraser.
- Company founded
- Genuine Parts Company
- Founded
- 1928
- Co-founders
- Carlyle Fraser and Malcolm Fraser
Background
William 'Bill' Martin is listed in some company histories as an early partner of Carlyle Fraser. Public records give few verifiable details about his role.
Founding Story
William 'Bill' Martin is credited in some accounts as an early partner in Genuine Parts Company around its 1928 founding in Atlanta. Detailed, verifiable information about his specific contribution is limited, and most historical sources focus on Carlyle Fraser as the company's founder. (Exact birth year remains publicly undisclosed).
Sources
This profile does not yet cite a source specific to William 'Bill' Martin. The sources below document the company company rather than the person, so check them against the claims above.
- Genuine Parts Company 2025 Form 10-K (Genuine Parts Company)
- Genuine Parts Company Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results (Genuine Parts Company)