CarParts.com, (NASDAQ: PRTS) a leading e-commerce auto parts company dedicated to getting drivers back on the road, today announces that it has appointed Kals Subramanian as Chief Technology Officer, effective April 18, 2022. As previously announced, the Board of Directors recently unanimously promoted David Meniane to be the new CEO and this strategic new hire will be the first under his leadership.
Mr. Subramanian joins CarParts.com after having served as Vice President of eCommerce Technology at Lowe’s. He also has held leadership positions at Best Buy and Target in marketing technology, business intelligence, and customer experience products. With a focus on engineering, managing product, and building global teams, Kals has seen double-digit growth in initiatives under his leadership – ranging from service and sales growth to employee engagement.
“As we continue to invest in technology and build upon the strong foundation we have established over the years, Kals will bring his unique eCommerce expertise and experience that will be of great value to the company,” said David Meniane, CEO. “He will be an integral part of the team and critical to our mission of being a one-stop destination for customers’ car repair needs.”
“The progress CarParts.com has made over the last three years is energizing and encouraging, and I look forward to working with internal and external stakeholders to continue to provide a best-in-class experience,” said Subramanian. “The technology stack that Sanjiv Gomes has architected during his tenure is very impressive, and I’m honored to be part of the team that will take things into the future.”
To that end, Sanjiv Gomes will move into the newly created role of Chief Information Officer which will allow him to better focus on engineering and architecture. “I’m excited by the opportunity and look forward to working with Kals. CarParts.com has always had a strong culture of innovation I’m grateful for the opportunity to support the development of strategies and initiatives that keep the industry and our customers top of mind.”
The strategic shift in leadership is in furtherance of CarParts.com’s mission to disrupt the auto parts & repair aftermarket industry. On the heels of the company’s most successful year to date in 2021, growth and innovation remain paramount, and the organization is looking to the future of its technological advancements.
