Change at Oxford Products as Henry Rivers Fletcher becomes MD
After 32 years driving the Oxford Products business, Andrew Hammond has left the business to pursue other opportunities. He is replaced as Managing Director by a familiar face, former Marketing Director Henry Rivers Fletcher.
Oxford’s Chairman and company founder Alec Hammond summarised Andrew’s contribution to the Witney, Oxfordshire-based business: “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.”
Andrew Hammond said: “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.
Alec Hammond added: “Andrew has benefitted from the support of many remarkable individuals over the years, most of whom still make Oxford the powerhouse it is today.
As well as over 150 incredible people whose efforts and expertise give us our strength, we are fortunate to have a formidable team of directors steering the ship. With a combined service of over 150 years, they will continue their great work under the leadership of Henry Rivers Fletcher.”
The new MD added: “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!”
CIN paid the expanding business a visit last year, seeing first hand its newer facilities (like the R&D centre, pictured) first-hand. More recently, the firm shared a detailed summary of its sustainability initiatives.
