Advance Auto Parts EVP Herman Word Jr. to retire; transition through May 16, 2025
Advance Auto Parts said Executive Vice President Herman L. Word, Jr., who leads Professional, Independents and Canada, will retire. He moves to a transition role effective April 15, 2025, serving until May 16, 2025, and will receive payment for resignation for good reason under his amended employment agreement. The filing gives no successor name and no financial terms, so shareholders cannot yet judge the cost or the effect on the business.
Key points
- Herman L. Word, Jr., Executive Vice President, Professional, Independents and Canada, is retiring.
- Transition capacity begins April 15, 2025 and runs until May 16, 2025.
- Word will receive payment for resignation for good reason under his amended employment agreement; no amount is stated.
- Company cited his over 20 years of service.
The filing
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