Tom Bowtell

CEO

British Coatings Federation

Tom joined the British Coatings Federation as Chief Executive Officer in June 2012. Previously he was the General Manager and Director of Proskills UK, a Sector Skills Council. Tom has extensive experience of the Paint Industry, having worked for AkzoNobel for 19 years in the Vehicle Refinish and Decorative Coatings Sectors in the UK, The Netherlands, Eastern Europe and the USA in senior sales and marketing roles. Tom has a BA in Decision Making and Communication from Bournemouth University. He is married with three children and, to use his own words, is passionate about orienteering, running, cycling and football.