People & Careers David Brookfield Named Interim CEO of LKQ UK and Ireland Published: June 8, 2026 Author: James Lockwood David Brookfield has been appointed interim chief executive officer of LKQ UK and Ireland, taking charge of one of the UK aftermarket’s largest parts distribution businesses during a leadership transition. His appointment comes as the company begins the search for a permanent successor and continues to manage a wide network serving garages, fleets and fast-fit operators.

Experienced Hands For a Transition Period Brookfield brings nearly two decades of automotive aftermarket experience to the role, including long-standing service within LKQ. According to LKQ Europe, he first joined Euro Car Parts as People Director in January 2010 before later becoming Vice President HR at LKQ Europe. His wider group role has included work on the company’s “1 LKQ Europe” implementation, covering integration across multiple European businesses. Andy Hamilton, president and executive managing director of LKQ Europe, said Brookfield’s understanding of the UK and Ireland business made him suited to the interim role. “David understands the UK &

• Ireland’s customers and the local market dynamics,” Hamilton said. “Coupled with his intimate knowledge of our people, culture and operations, it makes him exactly the right person to lead the business through this transition.” Why the move matters to the aftermarket The appointment comes at a sensitive time for the UK repair, service and tyre sectors. Parts availability, branch performance and delivery reliability remain central issues for garages and tyre retailers that depend on fast-moving aftermarket supply chains.



LKQ’s scale gives the leadership change wider trade relevance. Tyre News has recently reported on LKQ Euro Car Parts’ UK leadership restructuring, which moved the business into a more segmented sales and operations model to sharpen customer focus. Tyre News has also covered LKQ’s four-year supply agreement with IN’n’OUT Autocentres, underlining the company’s role in national service, maintenance and repair supply. Search for permanent successor begins The interim appointment follows a leadership transition at LKQ UK and Ireland, with reports stating that Kevan Wooden is stepping down as CEO. Brookfield takes the role with immediate effect while the company searches for a permanent successor. For tyre retailers, independent garages and fleet service providers, the immediate question will be continuity. LKQ UK and Ireland’s next permanent CEO will inherit a business operating in a competitive aftermarket, where service levels, digital ordering and logistics execution remain key differentiators. ‍ ‍ Tagged with: LKQ UK and Ireland, David Brookfield, LKQ Europe, Euro Car Parts, automotive aftermarket, tyre retail, fast-fit sector, aftermarket distribution, garage supply, fleet servicing ‍ Disclaimer: This content may include forward-looking statements.



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