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Get filing alertsAdvance Auto Parts CHRO Kristen Soler departing, transitions through July 10
Filed June 26, 2026 · Period ending June 24, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Chief Human Resources Officer Kristen L. Soler is leaving to pursue other opportunities, effective June 26, 2026, with an advisory transition through July 10. She will receive severance under her employment agreement's without-cause termination provision.
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No replacement or interim CHRO has been named. The departure occurs as the company continues its operational turnaround efforts.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
Summary
Advance Auto Parts disclosed that its Chief Human Resources Officer, Kristen L. Soler, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. She will transition to an advisory role through July 10, 2026, and receive severance payments under the without-cause termination provisions of her employment agreement. The filing does not name a replacement or interim CHRO.
For retail investors, executive departures at the CHRO level typically have limited direct operational impact but can signal broader organizational changes. The voluntary nature of the departure and the structured transition period suggest an orderly exit rather than a sudden termination. The absence of a named successor means investors should watch for follow-on announcements about HR leadership, particularly given the company's ongoing operational challenges in the auto parts retail sector.
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