Darryl Carr
About Darryl Carr
Darryl Carr serves as the Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2018. With a background in journalism and extensive experience in corporate communications, he has developed key strategies and functions for several major companies.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Darryl Carr has served as the Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications at Advance Auto Parts since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's public relations strategies and communications efforts. He operates from the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area and has contributed to the development of the company's public relations function, focusing on omnichannel strategies that have set industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Darryl Carr earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Western Washington University. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective communication and public relations management. He has applied this expertise throughout his career in various leadership roles within the industry.
Background
Prior to his current role, Darryl Carr held several significant positions in corporate communications. He worked as the Director of Corporate Communications and PR at Papa John's International from 2005 to 2014. He then served as Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Krispy Kreme for one year, followed by two years as Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at P.F. Chang's.
Achievements in Public Relations
Throughout his career, Darryl Carr has made notable contributions to the field of public relations. He built the first omnichannel public relations function at Advance Auto Parts, which has led the industry in key PR metrics. He also developed the company's first Crisis Communications playbook and established an international communications function, including strategies for the Global Capabilities Center in India. At P.F. Chang's, he established the first formal Crisis Communications team.