Advance Auto Parts Appoints Shweta Bhatia as Chief Technology Officer
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) has appointed Shweta Bhatia as executive vice president and chief technology officer, effective immediately. Bhatia brings over 20 years of retail, technology, and operational experience, most recently serving as senior vice president of technology at Dollar General where she led a multi-year technology transformation initiative.
Prior to Dollar General, Bhatia held vice president of technology positions at Walmart International and Kohl's She began her career as an entrepreneur, founding Wisdom Info Tech. Bhatia holds an MBA from Amity Business School and a bachelor's degree from IT College in India.
The current CTO, Sri Donthi, will remain with the company temporarily to assist in the transition. The appointment aligns with AAP's three-year financial plan, focusing on speed, efficiency, and customer solutions.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) ha nominato Shweta Bhatia come vicepresidente esecutivo e chief technology officer, con effetto immediato. Bhatia porta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nei settori retail, tecnologia e operazioni, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente senior della tecnologia presso Dollar General, dove ha guidato un'iniziativa di trasformazione tecnologica pluriennale.
Prima di Dollar General, Bhatia ha ricoperto posizioni di vicepresidente della tecnologia presso Walmart International e Kohl's. Ha iniziato la sua carriera come imprenditrice, fondando Wisdom Info Tech. Bhatia possiede un MBA dalla Amity Business School e una laurea dal IT College in India.
Il CTO attuale, Sri Donthi, rimarrà temporaneamente con l'azienda per assistere nella transizione. La nomina è in linea con il piano finanziario triennale di AAP, che si concentra su velocità, efficienza e soluzioni per i clienti.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) ha nombrado a Shweta Bhatia como vicepresidenta ejecutiva y directora de tecnología, con efecto inmediato. Bhatia aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en retail, tecnología y operaciones, habiendo sido recientemente vicepresidenta sénior de tecnología en Dollar General, donde lideró una iniciativa de transformación tecnológica a varios años.
Antes de Dollar General, Bhatia se desempeñó en posiciones de vicepresidenta de tecnología en Walmart Internacional y Kohl's. Comenzó su carrera como emprendedora, fundando Wisdom Info Tech. Bhatia tiene un MBA de la Amity Business School y una licenciatura del IT College en India.
El actual CTO, Sri Donthi, permanecerá temporalmente en la empresa para ayudar en la transición. La nombramiento está alineado con el plan financiero trienal de AAP, que se centra en la velocidad, eficiencia y soluciones para el cliente.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP)는 Shweta Bhatia를 부회장 겸 최고 기술 책임자로 즉시 임명했습니다. Bhatia는 20년 이상의 소매, 기술 및 운영 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 최근 Dollar General에서 기술의 수석 부사장으로 활동하며 수년간의 기술 변혁 이니셔티브를 이끌었습니다.
Dollar General 이전에는 Bhatia가 Walmart International과 Kohl's에서 기술 부사장 직을 역임했습니다. 그녀는 Wisdom Info Tech을 창립하며 기업가로서 경력을 시작했습니다. Bhatia는 Amity Business School에서 MBA를 취득하고 인도의 IT College에서 학사 학위를 받았습니다.
현 CTO인 Sri Donthi는 전환을 돕기 위해 회사에 임시로 남아 있을 것입니다. 이번 임명은 AAP의 3개년 재무 계획과 일치하며, 속도, 효율성 및 고객 솔루션에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) a nommé Shweta Bhatia au poste de vice-présidente exécutive et de directrice de la technologie, avec effet immédiat. Bhatia apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans le secteur du retail, de la technologie et des opérations, ayant récemment exercé les fonctions de vice-présidente senior de la technologie chez Dollar General, où elle a dirigé une initiative de transformation technologique sur plusieurs années.
Avant Dollar General, Bhatia a occupé des postes de vice-présidente de la technologie chez Walmart International et Kohl's. Elle a commencé sa carrière en tant qu'entrepreneuse en fondant Wisdom Info Tech. Bhatia est titulaire d'un MBA de l'Amity Business School et d'une licence de l'IT College en Inde.
Le CTO actuel, Sri Donthi, restera temporairement dans l'entreprise pour aider à la transition. La nomination s'inscrit dans le cadre du plan financier triennal d'AAP, qui met l'accent sur la rapidité, l'efficacité et les solutions pour les clients.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) hat Shweta Bhatia als Executive Vice President und Chief Technology Officer mit sofortiger Wirkung ernannt. Bhatia bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Einzelhandel, in der Technologie und im operativen Geschäft mit und war zuletzt Senior Vice President für Technologie bei Dollar General, wo sie eine mehrjährige technologische Transformationsinitiative leitete.
Vor ihrer Tätigkeit bei Dollar General hatte Bhatia die Position der Vice President für Technologie bei Walmart International und Kohl's inne. Ihre Karriere begann sie als Unternehmerin, indem sie Wisdom Info Tech gründete. Bhatia hat einen MBA von der Amity Business School und einen Bachelor-Abschluss vom IT College in Indien.
Der aktuelle CTO, Sri Donthi, wird vorübergehend im Unternehmen bleiben, um bei der Übergabe zu helfen. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit dem drei Jahre umfassenden Finanzplan von AAP, der sich auf Geschwindigkeit, Effizienz und Kundenlösungen konzentriert.
- Appointment of experienced technology leader with 20+ years in retail and technology
- New CTO brings proven track record in executing transformational programs
- Smooth transition period planned with current CTO staying to assist
- Leadership turnover with departure of current CTO
“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
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.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within
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