People & Careers Ring Automotive Names Nick Davy Managing Director Published: August 12, 2025 Author: James Lockwood Leadership Change at Ring Automotive as Davy Becomes MD. | Images: Ring Automotive. Ring Automotive has promoted operations director Nick Davy to managing director, marking a planned leadership transition in August 2025. The move follows the decision by outgoing MD Andy Gratton to step down after a five-year tenure.

Gratton cited confidence in the team’s momentum and confirmed Davy as his successor, signalling continuity for the business and its UK aftermarket customers.

Leadership Transition: What’s Changing Outgoing managing director Andy Gratton said he would pursue opportunities outside the automotive sector and praised the team’s progress in broadening product ranges and strengthening customer relationships. “It’s been an honour to lead such a committed and capable team,” he wrote, adding that Davy’s leadership will ensure the company continues to thrive. Recent activity in Ring’s tyre-care portfolio underscores that continuity: see our coverage of the UltraInflate digital inflators launch and market positioning, and the brand’s push into more affordable inflator models aimed at widening access to basic tyre maintenance.

Who Is Nick

Davy? Davy moved into manufacturing after early roles in science and events, later taking on purchasing and operations positions before joining Ring in 2021. As operations director, he has overseen warehousing, customer service, maintenance, QA and production functions, as well as ESG strategy, experience that aligns with the managing director remit. ‍ “It’s been an honour to lead such a committed and capable team.” Andy Gratton, LinkedIn.‍ ‍ ‍ Tagged: Ring Automotive, managing director, leadership change, UK aftermarket,



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