AAP · Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

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Summary

Advance Auto Parts announces the departure of EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Kristen L. Soler, effective June 26, 2026, with advisory transition through July 10, 2026.

Key takeaways

Kristen L. Soler, EVP Chief Human Resources Officer, is leaving the company effective June 26, 2026.
She will serve in an advisory capacity until July 10, 2026.
She will receive severance under the termination without cause provision of her employment agreement.

Full analysis

The departure of a senior HR executive, while not at the CEO/CFO level, still represents a notable change in the executive team. The company has not yet announced a replacement. The advisory period through July 10, 2026, suggests a structured transition.