Mike Bewsey is stepping down as CEO of the original British motor oil company, Duckhams. Mike became the CEO of Duckhams in 2024, bringing with him many years of experience managing multi-national lubricant brands.
Over the past few years, Mike has led the company through its next stage of global transformation. Building on the brand’s immense heritage, Duckhams high-performance engine oils, trusted by mechanics and motorists alike, are now available across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Mike has worked with new investor Zuber Issa to oversee the rollout of Duckhams into forecourts across the country with EG On The Move, where Duckhams products are outselling competitors, driving overall category volume and value and increasing average basket spend. Mike has also led initiatives to increase the brand’s UK retail and trade footprint through new partnerships, including Tesco, Screwfix, eBay, Amazon and the motor factor group Rapid. He will continue to work with Duckhams in a Non-Executive Director role.
“Leading Duckhams through a period of restructuring and growth has been a privilege. Together with the senior leadership team, we have strengthened the company’s foundations, sharpened our strategic focus, and positioned Duckhams for sustainable long-term success. I am proud of what we have achieved – stabilising operations, enhancing our market presence, and building momentum for the future.
Duckhams is now well-positioned for its next phase, and I look forward to seeing this much-loved British classic continue to grow and succeed in the years ahead. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our employees, customers and partners for their trust, commitment, and support. The dedication and resilience have been instrumental in delivering the transformation we set out to achieve.”
