BRITISH COATINGS FEDERATION
UK Coatings Association CEO elected President of the World Coatings Council
At the World Coatings Council ’ s annual meeting in March 2022 , Tom Bowtell , Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation , was elected President for a two-year term of office .
The World Coatings Council is made up of 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 .
The Council , which provides a forum for exchange and cooperation on major issues and priorities facing the industry , has established itself as a global voice with the United Nations , Governments and NGOs for over 30 years .
Tom Bowtell said of his Presidency ; “ 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 .”
Sustainability will be an important theme of Tom ’ s Presidency , with the World Coatings Council publishing their first Sustainability Report later this year .
Andy Doyle , President of the World Coatings Council and CEO of the American Coatings Association , commented : “ 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 .”
For more information on the World Coatings Council , please visit : www . worldcoatingscouncil . org
For more information on the British Coatngs Federation , please visit : www . coatings . org . uk
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