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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 rapid-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 agree

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