Kristen L. Soler serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. In this role, she oversees the company's global human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, total rewards, and employee engagement. Since joining Advance in 2021, Soler has been instrumental in driving cultural transformation, enhancing organizational agility, and fostering a high-performance environment amid the company's strategic growth and operational challenges. Her leadership has focused on building a resilient workforce capable of supporting Advance's commitment to innovation and customer service excellence. With over 25 years of HR leadership experience in retail and consumer goods, Soler brings a proven track record of aligning people strategies with business objectives. Prior to Advance, she served as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at Foot Locker, Inc., where she led HR for 15,000 associates across 3,000 stores worldwide, implementing talent management programs that boosted employee retention and leadership pipelines. Her earlier career includes key roles at Macy's Inc. as Vice President of HR Business Partnering, Hudson's Bay Company, Limited Brands, and Gap Inc., where she spearheaded large-scale organizational changes, merger integrations, and DEI efforts. Soler is recognized for her expertise in retail transformation and workforce optimization, earning accolades such as being named a "Top 100 HR Executive" by HR Executive Magazine. A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, she holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Under her guidance, Advance Auto Parts continues to prioritize associate development and a purpose-driven culture to fuel long-term success.