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The chief executive officer of the British Coatings Federation has been recognised at the Memcom Excellence Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has celebrated its chief executive officer, Tom Bowtell, winning what it calls a “highly contested” award at the Memcom Excellence Awards in London.
Bowtell received the CEO Leadership Award while the BCF also won the Highly Commended rank for sustainability and was shortlisted for Best Use of Video and Team of the Year.
The award is given to a chief executive officer who is viewed as demonstrating ‘outstanding leadership’ and has shown how their organisation has changed under their guidance.
The BCF says that Bowtell has significantly increased the organisation's membership in his 12 years working for the federation, and has helped it run successful awareness campaigns during his tenure. Bowtell has also navigated the federation through difficult times such as the pandemic and Brexit.
Bowtell is also currently the chair of the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) in the UK and is a member of the CEPE Operational Board as well as president of the World Coatings Council.
Speaking about his win, Bowtell says: “I’m really honoured to have won the Memcom CEO Leadership award. Thanks to the wonderful team at the BCF for nominating me - the art of good leadership is to surround yourself with very talented people who make you look good!
“At the end of the day, we are a membership organisation and everything we do must be focused on the membership and their needs. That forms the basis of our approach at BCF and, together with genuine, honest, and meaningful collaboration with members themselves, has helped lead to significant success and progress in recent years.”
Speaking about Bowtell’s win, the judges commented: “Tom is a worthy winner, showing a breadth of competence across all areas. His approach to finance and governance has left the BCF financially secure but this ‘quiet revolution’ was not just about processes but about creating a sound base for the delivery of more benefits to members.
“The BCF's retention rates and membership satisfaction are a testament to the success of his approach. After 12 years as chief executive officer, Tom is still leading and inspiring his team and innovating for the future.”
