The CEO of the British Coatings Federation will also serve as president of the World Coatings Council for the next two years.
During the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council which took place in March, the CEO of the British Coatings Federation Tom Bowtell has been elected president for a two-year term of office. Bowtell will focus on sustainability, with the Council publishing its first Sustainability Report later during this year.
The World Coatings Council, which has established itself as a global voice with the United Nations, Governments and NGOs for over 30 years, provides the industry with a forum for exchange and cooperation. It is composed by members representing associations from the United States, China, European Union, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, Turkey, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
“I’m incredibly honoured to have the trust of my industry colleagues from across the world to hold the President’s seat on behalf of the global coatings industry. I am looking forward to representing the industry and contributing to our global effort,” stated Bowtell.
“I am thrilled that Tom has accepted the role of President of the World Coatings Council. He is a global leader not only in the association community, but in the coatings industry as well. Tom along with the WCC’s new Vice President, Monica Alcala of the Mexican Paint and Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association (ANAFAPYT) will do a fantastic job leading our organization. As the WCC celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022, I can think of no one better suited to represent our industry on a world stage,” commented Andy Doyle, the CEO of the American Coatings Association.