Valvoline Inc., 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.