Gilbert Joins Advance Leadership
Key Highlights
- Ronald Gilbert will start his role as SVP of supply chain at Advance Auto Parts on December 22, 2025.
- He succeeds Stephen Szilagyi, who is retiring but will remain as an advisor during the transition.
- Gilbert brings over 20 years of supply chain logistics experience and a management degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.
- The company emphasizes continuity in its strategic initiatives and ongoing supply chain transformation.
Ronald Gilbert has been appointed to senior vice president of supply chain at Advance Auto Parts. This will come into effect on Dec. 22, 2025. In his new role, Gilbert will be responsible for all aspects of the company's supply chain operations and overseee the company's ongoing strategic initiatives.
Gilbert will succeed Stephen Szilagyi, who is retiring but will stay on in an advisory capacity to support the transition.
“I am pleased to welcome Ron to Advance. He is a recognized industry leader with a strong record of delivering operational efficiencies and innovation across complex supply chain systems. Our strategy remains unchanged, and as we embark on the next phase of our supply chain transformation, we are pleased to have him at the helm,” said Shane O’Kelly, president and chief executive officer. “On behalf of Advance, I also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Steve for his leadership and many contributions to better serve our customers. We wish him all the best on his retirement.”
Gilbert has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain logistics and has a BBA in Management from the University of Texas at Arlington.