BCF names new president
U-POL chief executive Guy Williams has been named the new president of the British Coatings Federation, taking over from David Beckford of Pronto Industrial Paints.
Williams said: “I would like to personally thank David for his fantastic leadership throughout his presidency which must be one of the most turbulent periods in BCF’s history. Looking forward the BCF, like many others, will face significant challenges ahead. However, the BCF is well placed to weather the impacts of Covid-19 and is continuing to lobby hard on other issues with the EU Free Trade Agreement and UK REACH top of the current priorities.”
Beckford said: “BCF has developed considerably over the last 10 years, and I have no doubt it will continue to grow and thrive. Looking back, I take immense pride in the achievements of BCF in recent years. Starting with the new HQ in Coventry, we’ve seen the Federation strengthen significantly and has twice been named Trade Association of the Year. Financially we are on a very sound footing now and Corporate Governance is exemplary, with high engagement at Board Level and a clear strategy for the years ahead.”
