Nov. 12, 2015—Advance Auto Parts Inc. announced today that its board of directors has appointed president George Sherman to the additional role of interim CEO, effective Jan. 3. Sherman will succeed Darren Jackson, who will retire from the board on Jan. 2 after over 11 years with the company. Advance Auto Parts also announced that John. C. Brouillard, current board chairman, will become executive chairman effective immediately. Brouillard will continue to provide leadership and work closely in an advisory capacity with Sherman. John Ferraro, current board member, was named lead independent director. "Since joining Advance Auto Parts nearly three years ago, George Sherman has demonstrated a range of important skills through his efforts to expand our Commercial business, improve operations and oversee the integration of General Parts.