Oxford Products has announced that after an impressive 32 years helping to drive Oxford Products to a significant position in the global two-wheeled industries, Andrew Hammond has left the business to pursue other opportunities.
He is replaced as MD by a familiar face, former marketing director Henry Rivers Fletcher.
Oxford’s Chairman and company founder Alec Hammond sums up Andrew’s contribution: “During Andrew’s time, Oxford has grown from a modest enterprise into what is now regarded as one of the world’s most significant and successful motorcycle and cycle accessory businesses.
“I and the rest of the Board would like to thank Andrew for his huge contribution to the Company over his long period at the helm and wish him every success with his endeavours going forward.”
New MD Henry Rivers Fletcher: “I look forward to helping our very special team to continue their exceptional work, while supporting our partners and stakeholders around the world; we will build on our mission to always do and be… BETTER!”
Of the new, Hammond comments: “After spending my whole adult working life at Oxford Products, some 32 years, I stand very proud of where I have taken the business as MD for the last 23 years. I leave the business in a very sound and secure place, with plenty in the pipeline for 2024 and the years to come.
“During those years I have worked with some amazing people in the global two wheeled market, and we have shared some fabulous experiences. I am very grateful to them all and look forward to meeting up with them again in the future.
“In the coming months I shall look forward to spending some extended quality time with my family and will turn my attention to training for the New York Marathon in November. As I am way too young to retire, and once the summer is over, I shall be looking for new challenges or opportunities going forward.”
Having risen to the position of Commercial Director in a nascent board during the late 90s, Hammond eventually took over the running of the business in 2001 supported by fellow director Henry Rivers Fletcher and the two set about a process which re-shaped the business and stabilised profits. Since 2006, Oxford has grown strongly every year from £7.5m turnover to over £46m in 2023.
During this time, Hammond has overseen significant investment in infrastructure and staff, resulting in today’s head count of over 150 and a 200,000 sq ft head office, which was opened to great fanfare by none other than Prime Minister David Cameron in 2014.
