ValvolineTM Global Operations announced on Monday it will be leaving its long-time headquarters in Lexington in favor of moving to a new global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Valvoline says its current location in Lexington will remain a key part of its global footprint, becoming the central hub for the Americas region, where more than 400 employees will continue working, focusing wholly on supporting the company’s growing operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

The company’s new global headquarters will be in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at 312 Elm Street, where it expects to invest in a complete revitalization of the 50,000 sq. ft. it will occupy. According to Valvoline, the move positions executive leadership and global functions minutes away from the company’s largest production facility, while also providing the space, infrastructure and connectivity necessary for the company’s continued growth.

“Today marks an important moment for our company,” said Jamal Muashsher, president and chief executive officer of Valvoline Global Operations. “Expanding our presence in Cincinnati and creating our Americas Hub in Lexington provides the space for our teams to better collaborate, innovate and operate more effectively, which will ensure we continue providing top-tier support for our customers worldwide.”

Established in 1866 as America’s first branded motor oil, the company says Valvoline has a long history of innovation and a commitment to driving customer growth worldwide. It’s why Valvoline Global engages in partnerships with Formula 1, NASCAR and Formula E racing and was an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. That same spirit fuels how the company gives back, supporting high-impact programs in education, wellness, youth and sustainability. These include efforts to transform the treatment and care for children with blood cancer, as well as the company’s flagship Aspiring Mechanics Program, which is helping prepare the next generation of skilled technicians.

The planned renovation and transition to the new global headquarters in Cincinnati will take place in the coming months, with the new facility expected to open in the spring of 2027.

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