Advance Auto Parts Names Greg Johnson Senior Vice President, DIY and Chief Marketing Officer

ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the appointment of Greg Johnson as Senior Vice President, DIY and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Johnson’s responsibilities include all functions related to the DIY customer including value propositions, customer insights, sales development, market research, and related areas. He will also serve as Chief Marketing Officer for the Company and be responsible for marketing, advertising and brand development. Mr. Johnson will report to Jim Wade, President, and will be based in Minneapolis, MN.

“I am very excited to have Greg join our team,” said Wade. “Greg is a senior level marketing executive who has experience in domestic, international, and emerging markets and has had success crafting strategic plans, driving profitable growth and redefining core brands at world class companies.”

Prior to joining Advance, Mr. Johnson most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Strategy and Communications for Best Buy. While at Best Buy, he also served as Vice President of Consumer Marketing and Strategy and Vice President of Customer Centricity. Prior to that, Mr. Johnson served as Vice President of Marketing, International Markets and Global Director of Marketing for The Gillette Company. Mr. Johnson also has held various marketing and brand management-related positions at multinational companies such as Eastman Kodak, SC Johnson, Motorola, and Kraft Foods. Mr. Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

About Advance Auto Parts

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. As of October 4, 2008, the Company operated 3,352 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts and accessories can be found on the Company’s web site at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.