Valvoline Inc. Announces Hitesh Patel as Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Officer

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that Hitesh Patel has joined the company as its Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Officer, effective immediately. Patel brings decades of retail technology and cybersecurity expertise to the company.

“We are excited to welcome Hitesh Patel as our new Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Officer,” said Lori Flees, Valvoline Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer. “His retail experience across all elements of technology is critical to Valvoline Inc. given the importance of technology and cybersecurity to grow our business and deliver excellent customer experiences.”

Prior to joining Valvoline Inc., Patel served as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer of Sleep Number where he led enterprise technology capabilities and initiatives. He also drove IT transformation and managed complex technology initiatives for retailers such as Advance Auto Parts and Best Buy.

“Joining a company with such a strong legacy is a privilege. I’m excited to help build its future—where technology and digital products work in harmony to drive transformation, empower teams, and deliver exceptional value to our customers,” said Patel.

Patel received his undergraduate degree in computer science from Montfort University and his MBA from the University of Birmingham, both located in the United Kingdom.

About Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,100 franchised and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The company completes more than 28 million services annually system-wide, from 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people, including the 11,000 team members who are working to grow the core business, expand the company’s retail network, and plan for the vehicles of the future. For more information, visit vioc.com.