Jason Mc Donell
About Jason Mc Donell
Jason Mc Donell serves as the Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Data Science at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in marketing and leadership roles at PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble, and he holds an Honors BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Jason Mc Donell serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing key areas including merchandising, marketing, eCommerce, and data science. His role involves integrating artificial intelligence and data science into marketing strategies to enhance performance and planning. He works in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Prior to his current role, Jason Mc Donell had an extensive career at PepsiCo, where he held various positions. He served as President of PepsiCo Foods Canada from 2015 to 2019 and as General Manager and Vice President for the Ontario area in 2014. His marketing roles included VP Marketing for PepsiCo Foods from 2011 to 2014 and Director of Marketing for Cheetos and Fritos in 2005-2006. He also held several other marketing and sales positions within the company.
Education and Expertise
Jason Mc Donell holds an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Wilfrid Laurier University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1992 to 1996. He is also enrolled in the YPO Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School, which he began in 2019 and will complete in 2026. His expertise includes DIY omnichannel marketing, pro marketing performance, strategy and insights, P&L management, and integrated marketing.
Background in Marketing
Before joining PepsiCo, Jason Mc Donell worked at Procter & Gamble as an Assistant Brand Manager in marketing from 1996 to 1998. His career in marketing spans over two decades, during which he has developed a strong foundation in various marketing disciplines and leadership roles across different companies.