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, announced today that it has appointed Ronald Gilbert as senior vice president of supply chain, effective December 22, 2025. Mr. Gilbert will report directly to president and chief executive officer, Shane O’Kelly. Mr. Gilbert will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s supply chain operations and oversee the Company’s ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the productivity of its supply chain network.
Mr. Gilbert succeeds Stephen Szilagyi, who is retiring but will stay with Advance in an advisory capacity to support the transition. Under Steve’s leadership, the Company has made significant progress on optimizing its supply chain infrastructure, including the consolidation of its distribution footprint, the opening of market hubs, and the re-design of the transportation network. The Company is on track to operate 16 DCs in the United States by the end of 2025, compared to 38 DCs in 2023. The Company also opened its first market hub store and distribution location in 2024 and remains on track to operate 60 market hubs by mid-2027.
“I am pleased to welcome Ron to Advance. He is a recognized industry leader with a strong record of delivering operational efficiencies and innovation across complex supply chain systems. Our strategy remains unchanged, and as we embark on the next phase of our supply chain transformation, we are pleased to have him at the helm,” said Shane O’Kelly, president and chief executive officer. “On behalf of Advance, I also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Steve for his leadership and many contributions to better serve our customers. We wish him all the best on his retirement.”
Mr. Gilbert brings more than 20 years of experience in supply chain logistics with leadership roles across prominent retailers. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of logistics and supply chain at Saks Global. Prior to that he served as senior vice president of supply chain at Rite Aid Pharmacies. He also held senior supply chain leadership roles at XPO Logistics, Hudson Bay Company, The Parent Company, Urban Outfitters and Mary Kay.
Mr. Gilbert earned a BBA in Management from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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