RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE): Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that it has appointed Shweta Bhatia as executive vice president and chief technology officer, effective immediately.
“Shweta’s history of successfully executing transformational programs that focus on speed, efficiency, and providing quality solutions to customers will greatly contribute to the execution of our three-year financial plan,” Shane O’Kelly, president and chief executive officer. “We welcome Shweta to our leadership team that is passionate about carrying out our decisive actions which will set up Advance for future growth and value creation.”
Ms. Bhatia brings more than 20 years of retail, technology, and operational experience to Advance. Most recently, Ms. Bhatia served as senior vice president of technology at Dollar General where she led a multi-year, end-to-end technology transformation and modernization to enhance the company’s operational efficiency. Ms. Bhatia also served as the vice president of technology at both Walmart International, where she led the company’s core retail technology portfolio, and Kohl’s Corporation, where she managed the strategy and implementation of solutions across multiple channels. Her passion for modern technology transformation began as an entrepreneur, creating the tech startup, Wisdom Info Tech, an award-winning technology firm.
Ms. Bhatia received her MBA at the Amity Business School and a bachelor’s degree at IT College, both located in India.
Sri Donthi, Advance’s current chief technology officer, will remain with the Company for a period to assist in the transition. The Company is grateful to Sri for his leadership and contributions over the last several years and wishes him well as he welcomes a new opportunity.
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