Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84
Summary
Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit, passed away at the age of 84 in Edinburgh. He started Kwik Fit in 1971 and expanded it into a global automotive chain before selling it to Ford in 1999. Sir Tom was known for his business success and charitable work within the community.Key Facts
- Sir Tom Farmer founded Kwik Fit in 1971.
- He expanded the company to over 2,000 locations across 18 countries.
- Kwik Fit became the world's largest independent tyre and automotive chain.
- Ford bought Kwik Fit for £1 billion in 1999.
- Sir Tom was born in Leith, Edinburgh, in 1940.
- He was knighted in 1997 for his contributions to the automotive industry.
- Sir Tom was involved in charitable work and received the Carnegie Medal.
- He owned a majority stake in Hibernian FC for 28 years before selling it in 2019.
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