# Shane O’Kelly

> Shane M. O’Kelly is the Raleigh-based president and chief executive officer of Advance Auto Parts. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army infantry officer, he previously led HD Supply, Interline Brands, PetroChoice and A.H. Harris & Sons. His work at Advance centers on a multiyear operating turnaround, while his public interests include cars, veterans’ employment and leadership development.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Advance Auto Parts
- **Organizations:** Advance Auto Parts, Stanley Black & Decker, Mission Roll Call, HD Supply, The Home Depot, Interline Brands / Home Depot Pro, PetroChoice, A.H. Harris & Sons, McKinsey & Company, United States Army, Petroleum Quality Institute of America
- **Education:** BS, Mathematical Economics, United States Military Academy at West Point, MBA, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** PetroChoice completed 16 acquisitions during his tenure by July 2017, with 51 locations serving 32 states., Led HD Supply during integration with Interline / Home Depot Pro., Appointed to lead Advance Auto Parts in September 2023.

## Career timeline

- **1990-1997** — Served as a U.S. Army infantry officer, including rifle platoon leader and company commander; completed Airborne and Ranger schools.
- **After MBA, before 2003** — Worked at McKinsey & Company, including as an engagement manager.
- **2003** — Joined The Home Depot as director of strategic business development; subsequently became regional vice president.
- **2008-2011** — President and CEO of A.H. Harris & Sons.
- **2011-2018** — CEO of PetroChoice.
- **2017** — Joined the Petroleum Quality Institute of America advisory board.
- **2018-2020** — Led Interline Brands, subsequently rebranded Home Depot Pro.
- **2020-2023** — CEO of HD Supply; also a Home Depot senior vice president.
- **2023-09** — Became Advance Auto Parts president, CEO and director, effective September 11.
- **2024-08** — Named chair of Mission Roll Call’s board.
- **2026-01** — Joined Stanley Black & Decker’s board, effective January 23.

## Achievements

- PetroChoice completed 16 acquisitions during his tenure by July 2017, with 51 locations serving 32 states.
- Led HD Supply during integration with Interline / Home Depot Pro.
- Appointed to lead Advance Auto Parts in September 2023.
- Named Mission Roll Call board chair in 2024 and Stanley Black & Decker director in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Advance reported Q2 adjusted operating margin of 5.6% versus 3.0% a year earlier and a 0.5% comparable-store sales decline. O’Kelly highlighted positive year-to-date free cash flow; results included $26 million in tariff refunds.
- **2026-07** — Published the LinkedIn article Leadership in Action: 10 Principles That Drive Us Forward on July 7.
- **2026-04** — Discussed the blended box strategy, parts availability and market hubs on AMN DriveTime.
- **2026-01** — Joined the Stanley Black & Decker board effective January 23; announcement published January 26.
- **2025-11** — Published Five Reasons Companies Thrive When They Hire Military Veterans on November 11.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-okelly-advanceauto

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Last updated: 2026-10-21