Chris Burns
About Chris Burns
Chris Burns is a Manager of DIY and Omnichannel Strategy at Advance Auto Parts, with a diverse background in finance and management. He has held various roles at Lenovo and served in the United States Air Force, while also earning advanced degrees in business and finance.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Chris Burns currently serves as the Manager of DIY / Omnichannel Strategy at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance the customer experience across multiple channels, focusing on the DIY segment.
Previous Experience at Lenovo
Chris Burns has extensive experience at Lenovo, where he held several positions. He worked as a Worldwide F&P Analyst in the Global Finance Training Program from 2016 to 2017 in Hong Kong. He then served as the NA Consumer Controller from 2019 to 2021 in Morrisville, North Carolina. Additionally, he was a Profit Manager from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Special Bids Pricer from 2015 to 2016, both in Morrisville, NC.
Military Background
Chris Burns served in the United States Air Force as a Command and Control Battle Management Surveillance Technician from 2012 to 2018. His service took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he developed skills relevant to strategic management and operational oversight.
Educational Background
Chris Burns holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a focus on Corporate Finance from the Marriott School of Management from 2009 to 2014.