If there's one thing that Darren R. Jackson has learned in his 20-plus years working in the corporate world, it's that there's never one person who can figure it all out. Jackson, who has been recognized as one of the "most admired CFOs in America" by Institutional Investor Magazine, and listed as one of the top 20 young chief financial officers likely to shape the profession by CFO Magazine, today was appointed president and chief executive officier of Advance Auto Parts Inc., effective Jan. 7, 2008.

"I'm starting from a place that has a great team, a great set of values and is pointed in the right direction," Jackson said in an exclusive interview with Aftermarket Business. "For the past six months, the board has been putting together a growth plan and working to re-calibrate the company. With any luck, I'll be able to help what I think is already a pretty wonderful team grow the company even faster."

Jackson will replace John Brouillard, who served as the company's interim president and CEO. Brouillard has been named non-executive chairman of the company.

"Since joining our board in 2004, Darren has been instrumental in facilitating the strategic redirection of the company," says Brouillard. "In addition, he has built an exceptionally strong track record of leadership in the retailing industry and has the unique advantage of knowing our company based on his board of directors service. Darren also provided the board with a comprehensive overview of how Advance Auto Parts could best capitalize on growth opportunities while enhancing value for all of our stakeholders. We are delighted that he has agreed to become our president and chief executive officer and look forward to working with him as we pursue our mutual goal of becoming the leader in our industry."

Jackson credits his past retail experiences at Best Buy Co., Inc., where he currently is executive vice president of Customer Operating Groups, and Carson P