LKQ 25th Anniversary

Videos

Celebrate the power of diversity and unity with us as we embark on a journey through our 25 Year Anniversary video section.

Here, we shine a spotlight on the true heart of our company – you, and our leaders from around the world. Your unique backgrounds and perspectives come together to create a rich tapestry that makes LKQ a truly special place to work. Join us as we showcase the strength and beauty of working TOGETHER and discover the limitless potential of our future.

LKQ Values: Development

We create a work environment that ignites personal growth, learning, and well-being for our employees. At LKQ, we’re driven by a set of core values that guide everything we do. And at the heart of those values, is development.

LKQ Values: Excellence

We raised the bar and outperformed competitors through the highest standards. At LKQ, our actions are guided by our values and amongst these key values is excellence. We invest in innovative ideas, advanced processes, and employee training to ensure that we are constantly evolving and improving.

LKQ Values: Leadership

We inspire and encourage progress by creating an inclusive environment. At LKQ we believe that our strengths and their leadership Leadership to us is not about titles or hierarchy. It’s about inspiring and encouraging progress in every corner of our organization. It’s about creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued and every team member is empowered to lead in their own unique way.

LKQ Values: Integrity & Trust

We cultivate honesty, fairness and truth to enable progress. LKQ is a leader in our industry because we have earned the trust of our customers, suppliers and business partners, by putting integrity first in our business practices. We are committed to winning with Integrity—which means making decisions that aren’t just profitable, but ethical and in compliance with the law and our policies. It’s about being true to our word, honoring our commitment and treating everyone with respect and dignity. At LKQ, we also understand that integrity and trust are essential for progress.

LKQ Values: Value-Added

We provide value to our stakeholders, customers, employees, and communities. At LKQ we are not just a business, we’re collective of dedicated individuals with a shared commitment. One core tenet that underpins our every endeavor is the principal of Value-added. We believe that our success is measured not just by our financial performance, but by the value we create for all our stakeholders.

LKQ Values: Embracing Change

We promote innovative and creative thinking and are champions of positive change. At LKQ, our values are the foundation of our culture, and Embracing Change is one of our key principles. We believe that change is something to embrace and an opportunity to innovate, improve, and grow. We promote a culture of creative thinking, where new ideas are welcomed, and innovation is celebrated.

LKQ Values: Resourceful

We are solution-focused and skilled when creating the best experience for customers. At LKQ, resourcefulness is not just a trait, it’s a way of life. We firmly believe that challenges are opportunities in disguise and we embrace them with enthusiasm. Our commitment to resourcefulness means that we never shy away from problems. Instead, we dive in head-first armed with our skills, knowledge, and creativity.

Thriving Together: Why LKQ is More that Just a Workplace

Join Genevieve, LKQ’s Global HR SVP, as she delves into the groundbreaking initiatives that make LKQ a community, not just a company. Discover how LKQ goes above and beyond to invest in each team member’s holistic well-being, setting a new standard for what it means to be an employer of choice.

25th Anniversary - "The Origins of LKQ"

Throughout this year, each quarter we will discuss specific themes relating to our 25th year anniversary. For Q1, our topic is “The Origins of LKQ”.

Podcast: "Organization" with Martin Conrad

We delve into our history and how we have grown into the LKQ we are today. In this episode, Martin talks about what he see as LKQ’s superpower and why our history is so important to building our future.

Podcast: LKQ India with Kishore Kumar

Kishore, who leads LKQ India Operations, talks about the importance of people in LKQ’s story and what he sees as the values that drive our growth.

Podcast: "Sustainability" with Ian Leedham

We focus on our commitment to people, the planet and the communities we operate in. In this episode, lan tells what he considers to be the most important in our 25-year history and what role sustainability plays in our growth.

Behind the Bell: LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation President & CEO Dominick Zarcone reflects on the company’s mission, its growth as a global company and its partnership with Nasdaq on Behind the Bell.

NASDAQ Opening Bell Ringing

LKQ Corporation celebrates its 25th year anniversary at the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell in New York City, NY. Watch as President and CEO Nick Zarcone, along with LKQ leadership, opens the trading day on February 28th, 2023.

Photography and video footage courtesy of Nasdaq, Inc.

A Message from Nick Zarcone

LKQ offers an extensive nationwide inventory of recycled OE, reconditioned, remanufactured, refurbished, and aftermarket automotive and truck parts. Whether you’re looking for Door Assemblies, Mirrors, Head and Tail Lamps, Bumper Assemblies, Fenders, Hoods, Wheels or more. LKQ has the collision parts you need.

A Message from Varun Laroyia

In 2011, LKQ crossed the Atlantic Ocean and planted its root in the United Kingdom. 12 years later, LKQ’s roots have reached over 20 countries in Europe and LKQ Europe is employing more than 26,000 people, delivering products and services to 127,000 workshops, and having a network of 1,000 branches. We’ve come a long way and we want to dedicate this year to celebrate our accomplishments and the people that got us here, our heritage.

LKQ 25th Anniversary: What sustainability means to us

So sustainability is not just about CO2. A lot of people just think it’s about saving the environment or carrying a reusable bag or bottle. It’s not. It’s so much more than that. It’s really to do the right things, right to be the employer of choice that the company gives Every colleague and every employee that we have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves as an American company, which is very entrepreneurial.

LKQ Values Video - Development

Development. We create a work environment that ignites personal growth, learning and well-being for our employees. At LKQ, we’re driven by a set of core values that guide everything we do. And at the heart of those values is development. We believe that the key to success is a work environment that fosters personal growth, learning and well-being for our employees.