Advance Auto Parts announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed President George Sherman to the additional role of interim Chief Executive Officer, effective January 3, 2016, the beginning of the Company’s next fiscal year. Sherman will succeed Darren Jackson who will retire as CEO and step down from the Board on January 2, 2016, after more than 11 years with the Company, including the last eight years as CEO. The company also announced that effective immediately current Board Chairman John Brouillard will become Executive Chairman and Board Member John Ferraro will take on the role of Lead Independent Director.
