Sri Donthi
About Sri Donthi
Sri Donthi serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Advance Auto Parts, where he has been instrumental in leading significant business and technology transformations since 2018. With extensive experience in digital transformation and technology leadership at companies like PepsiCo and Motorola, he advocates for prioritizing the human experience in digital initiatives.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Sri Donthi has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Advance Auto Parts since 2018. In this role, he has led significant business and technology transformations aimed at empowering team members and improving customer experiences. His leadership has been instrumental in aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring that the company remains competitive in the retail sector.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Sri Donthi held multiple positions at PepsiCo, contributing to various aspects of the company's technology and infrastructure. He served as CIO and SVP for PepsiCo Frito-Lay North America and Global e-Commerce from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the CIO and SVP for Asia, Middle East, and North Africa from 2014 to 2017. His earlier roles included Vice President of Global Infrastructure Management and Deputy to Global CTO from 2004 to 2006, and Global CTO from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Sri Donthi holds an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology between 1991 and 1993. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in digital transformation strategies, particularly in the consumer products and retail sectors.
Background in Motorola Information Technology
Before his tenure at PepsiCo, Sri Donthi worked at Motorola Information Technology from 1996 to 2004. He progressed through various roles, starting as IT Manager in the Cellular Subscriber Sector, then becoming Director of IT, and finally serving as Sr. Director. His experience at Motorola provided a strong foundation in managing technology operations and leading teams across different geographic locations.
Board Membership at Casey's
Since 2022, Sri Donthi has been a Board Member at Casey's. In this role, he contributes to strategic decision-making and governance, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and business transformation to support the company's objectives.