Hawkstone Commercials has been recognised as one of the UK’s 200 fastest-growing firms by the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, a programme which identifies and celebrates the fastest-growing businesses across the UK.
Founded in 2022 by Oliver Lewis and Paul Ricketts, Hawkstone Commercials provides vehicle-leasing, fleet-management, and finance solutions for businesses and individuals. Its transparent service and manufacturer partnerships ensure fast, flexible options. The company continues to grow nationally through digital reach, customer satisfaction, and trusted relationships with suppliers and lenders.
Hawkstone Commercials attended an awards ceremony during November, where they were crowned the Fastest Growing Retail & Wholesale Firm in the UK, and named the 5th Fastest Growing Firm in Wales across all sectors.
About the UK Fast Growth Index
The UK Fast Growth Index identifies the fifty fastest-growing companies in seven regions and nations, namely London, the Midlands and the East of England, the North of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the South of England and Wales.
From these regional lists, the Top 200 ranking highlights the UK’s fastest-growing firms overall and this group of business have increased their overall turnover by £4.6 billion between 2022 and 2024, a remarkable growth rate of 309%.
Whilst fast growth firms represent a small fraction of all UK companies, they contribute a significant proportion of new jobs in the economy every year. They are also often at the cutting edge in their respective industries, bringing innovative products, services and processes to market and, as a result, make a tremendous contribution to the UK economy.
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, Founder of the UK Fast Growth Index, said
“I’m delighted to see Hawkstone Commercials recognised as one of the UK’s 200 fastest-growing firms in 2025. The UK Fast Growth Index shows that a relatively small group of dynamic companies are having an outsized impact on the UK economy, proving that ambition, innovation and sheer determination can transform businesses, sectors and communities.
“Firms like Hawkstone Commercials don’t just post impressive growth figures, they invest in their local areas and raise aspirations for everyone around them. Put simply, the 200 fastest growing UK firms have more than quadrupled in size during one of the toughest trading periods in recent memory and behind these headline numbers sit tens of thousands of new jobs, innovative products and services, and a huge amount of risk-taking and hard work by founders and their teams.
By shining a spotlight on these success stories in every nation and region, the UK Fast Growth Index underlines yet again why backing entrepreneurial businesses must remain a priority for policymakers, investors and support organisations across the UK.”
For the third year in succession, this year’s UK Fast Growth Index list is in partnership with UBS Global Wealth Management, the world’s leading global wealth manager.
“On behalf of UBS, we congratulate Hawkstone Commercials on being named on this year’s UK Fast Growth Top 200. This recognition highlights the exceptional talent, innovation and leadership shaping the UK’s business landscape today,” said James Meyrick, Head UK Regions and Ultra-High Net Worth UK at UBS Global Wealth Management.
“Championing achievements like this helps to drive job creation and inspire the next generation, and as lead sponsor of the index, UBS is proud to advise, support and connect business owners and entrepreneurs through each stage of their journey. We look forward to seeing how those recognised continue to make a lasting impact on the economy and the communities in which they operate and wish them continued success.”
Quote from the Co-Founder
“First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers, whose continued support and loyalty have been the foundation of our success. Your confidence in our products, service, and vision drives us to keep raising the bar.
“We also want to express our deepest appreciation to our staff. Your hard work, passion, and resilience are the engine behind our growth. This recognition belongs to every member of our team who shows up each day committed to excellence.
“At the core of our company are strong values and morals. We believe in fairness, transparency, and doing business the right way, putting people first, maintaining integrity in every decision, and continuously striving to make a positive impact on our community and industry. These principles guide everything we do and have been central to achieving this remarkable growth.
Thank you once again to everyone who has been part of this journey. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to achieving even greater success together,” says Oliver Lewis (Director & Co-Founder of Hawkstone Commercials)
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About the UK Fast Growth Index:
The UK Fast Growth Index is brought to you by the same team behind other notable programmes such as The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, the UK Start-Up Awards and Ideas Fest. The initiative is more than just an annual index; it aims to build a community that supports, celebrates, and champions entrepreneurs at various stages. The index highlights the fifty fastest-growing businesses in seven nations and regions based on turnover growth over a two-year period.