Accomplished executive to continue driving innovation and operational excellence.
INDIANAPOLIS (September 29, 2026) – Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, today announced the promotion of Naomi Furgiuele to chief operating officer (COO). In her new role, Furgiuele will oversee key company operations, including manufacturing, customer service, information technology and supply chain management.
“Lucas Oil has more than 300 premium products on the market, and Naomi has been instrumental in holding each and every one of these to a high standard,” said Morgan Lucas, CEO of Lucas Oil. “She is a dynamic leader whose vision, expertise and commitment to excellence have helped strengthen our organization. We’re excited to see her thrive in this role and continue building on Lucas Oil’s legacy of industry-leading products and trusted performance.”
Furgiuele has been a powerhouse for Lucas Oil since joining the team in early 2024 as senior product manager, bringing more than two decades of experience driving business growth and leading innovation. She was promoted to vice president of product development in late 2024 and to chief product officer (CPO) less than a year later. Her qualifications and deep understanding across Lucas Oil’s different departments – marketing, sales, operations and manufacturing – make her a natural fit for the role.
“It has been impressive to watch Naomi’s growth as a leader at Lucas Oil,” said Katie Lucas, President of Lucas Oil. She brings a valuable combination of operational expertise and product development experience to the COO role. Naomi’s work ethic, trusted relationships across our teams and deep understanding of our business make her exceptionally well suited to lead in this position. We have the utmost confidence in her leadership and look forward to the impact she will have on Lucas Oil’s future.
Furgiuele expressed gratitude for the opportunity and confidence placed in her by Lucas Oil leadership.
“I’m deeply humbled by this recognition from Lucas Oil and am committed to continuing the forward progress we’ve made in the automotive aftermarket industry. There’s still much work to be done and stepping into such a crucial operations role gets me excited about the future of our business.”
Before joining Lucas Oil, Furgiuele led innovation and growth at Ignite Venture Studio and co-founded Small World Brands, following a 16-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson where she drove major product strategies for brands like Neutrogena and Aveeno.
Furgiuele assumes the role of COO effective immediately.
ABOUT LUCAS OIL
For more than 35 years, Lucas has set the world standard in superior engine oils, additives, appearance and lubricant products – powering lifestyles across the automotive, trucking, marine, outdoor, motorsports, industrial and home product worlds. The hard-charging American brand’s commitment to bring the ultimate in performance solutions impacts every customer and partner equally – from jointly-engineered oil for racing teams like Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Monster Jam®, sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, to additives that deliver unrivaled fuel economy, power and extended engine life to an everyday driver.
Based in Indianapolis, the company’s rapidly expanding global footprint is highlighted by cutting-edge research and development operations, evolving retail channels and high-tech manufacturing. More than 300 premium products make up the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network across 48 different countries and big-name retailers that include Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, Walmart, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Rural King, Tractor Supply and more. For additional information, visit www.LucasOil.com and follow #LucasOil on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok. Lucas Oil was recognized as one of USA Today’s Most Trusted Brands 2025 and one of Newsweek’s Most Loved Brands for 2025.
