After more than a decade at the helm of the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA), CEO Stefan Hay will step down from his role this summer. During his 11-year tenure, Stefan has helped to transform the NTDA into a financially robust, strategically influential and professionally respected trade body, laying firm foundations for a new chapter in its development.
Stefan will formally leave the NTDA at the end of July 2025 and will take up the role of CEO at the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) at the beginning of August. Recruitment for his successor is already well underway, with the NTDA Board seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to build on the strong platform Stefan has created and guide the Association through the next phase of growth and industry advocacy.
“It has been an honour to lead the NTDA and to work with such a committed, knowledgeable and engaged membership,” said Stefan. “This is an industry that deserves to be heard and respected and I’m proud that the Association has helped make that happen over the last decade. The next CEO will inherit an outstanding team, a strong executive structure and an organisation that punches well above its weight in terms of influence. I wish the Association every success in its next chapter.”
“Since joining in January 2014, Stefan has overseen a period of sustained progress for the NTDA, and we wish him every success in the future. The Association now stands in its strongest financial position in decades, with a reputation for proactive leadership on the most pressing challenges facing the UK tyre trade. Under Stefan’s direction, the NTDA has delivered a programme of work that has raised professional standards, influenced government policy, and brought members closer together,” said Martin O’Brien, NTDA National Chairman.
One of Stefan’s most impactful legacies has been the expansion and success of the Association’s flagship professional licensing programmes. Since 2013, over 16,000 individual licences have been issued through the REACT scheme and the Tyre Technician Professional Development Scheme (TTPDS), with many technicians now onto their third refresher course.
This commitment to raising professional standards and ensuring safer working practices has helped establish tyre fitting and roadside emergency response as a recognised and respected discipline, particularly with the police service, highway authorities and fleet customers.
The NTDA has also cemented its role as a persuasive voice in national policy discussions, working alongside government departments, agencies, and allied associations to secure major wins for the industry. This includes:
These outcomes reflect a long-term investment in strategic relationships with bodies such as the Department for Transport (DfT), DVSA, National Highways and other influential stakeholders.Stefan’s tenure has also seen the NTDA grow its role as a focal point for the industry. The Association’s flagship events, including the annual Tyre Industry Conference and the Tyre IndustryAwards Ceremony and Annual Dinner, are now among the most anticipated fixtures in the automotive aftermarket calendar, regularly attracting hundreds of delegates and high-level speakers from across the UK and beyond.
“This is a time of evolution for the NTDA,” explained Martin. “Stefan has built a legacy of stability, credibility and influence and we’re now in a strong position to recruit a new Chief Executive who can take that forward. Our members face big challenges, from sustainability and digitalisation to skills shortages and regulatory change and the NTDA is well placed to lead the conversation and support the sector through whatever comes next.”
For more information on the NTDA visit: www.ntda.co.uk
