ROANOKE, Va., August 4, 2014 - Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets, today announced the promotion of Ron Becht to Vice President, E-Business Operations.  Mr. Becht will be responsible for leading e-commerce business operations including the continued development of MotoREV and MotoSHOP e-services.  He will also be responsible for p roduct content strategies and facilitating social media interactions that ensure strong customer satisfaction and performance of the Company's websites and e-services channels. Mr. Becht will report to Scott Bauhofer, Senior Vice President, E-business and be based in California's Silicon Valley.

"I am thrilled for Ron to take on this new role," said Bauhofer.  "I look forward to his continued contributions to Advance as we work to provide best-in-class e-business solutions to our team and customers."

Mr. Becht joined Advance in April 2009 as Director, E-commerce Operations. Prior to Advance, he was with Symantec as a Business Operations Consultant responsible for leading e-commerce global business operations, contact center, vendor programs and fulfillment strategies for the development and launch of a new worldwide e-commerce platform. Prior to Symantec, Mr. Becht was with West Marine as Director of Global Catalog Marketing and Call Center Operations.

About Advance Auto Parts

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, Inc., the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. As of April 19, 2014 Advance operated 5,276 company-operated stores, 105 Worldpac branches, and served approximately 1,400 independently owned Carquest branded stores in 49 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs approximately 74,000 Team Members. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found on the Company's website at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

Source: Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

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