** Shares of Bapcor BAP.AX up as much as 3.4% to A$1.835, their highest level since Dec 11** Automotive parts retailer names Chris Wilesmith as new chief executive officer and managing director** Wilesmith to succeed Angus McKay** YTD, shares down 61.1%
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
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