LIVERPOOL, England - At an awards dinner in Liverpool, England, on July 10, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) received the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Leadership of the Year award. The award entry was put forward by the BCF’s Board of Directors’ Executive Committee, recognizing the significant contribution made by BCF’s Chief Executive Tom Bowtell since he took the helm at the Leatherhead, England-based trade association in June 2012.
In the last two years, Bowtell has grown membership significantly, reduced overhead costs and delivered a record surplus for the BCF, allowing the federation to have funds to manage its pension deficit. Member satisfaction has grown in all areas, and Bowtell has spent significant amounts of time out visiting members, listening to their needs.