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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced it has appointed Shweta Bhatia as executive vice president and chief technology officer, effective immediately. According to the company, Bhatia brings more than 20 years of retail, technology and operational experience to

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. Most recently, she 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.

“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,” said 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.”

Bhatia also served as 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.

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said her passion for modern technology transformation began as an entrepreneur, creating the tech startup, Wisdom Info Tech, an award-winning technology firm.

Bhatia received her MBA from 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 said it is grateful to Sri for his leadership and contributions over the last several years and wishes him well as he moves on to a new opportunity.

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