William Davidson Bowie (born 2 February 1966 in Stewarton, Ayrshire[1]) is a Scottish businessman who is currently owner and majority shareholder of Scottish Premiership football club Kilmarnock F.C. and managing director of Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd.[1]
Billy Bowie | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Davidson Bowie 2 February 1966 Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Other names | Billy Bowie |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Owner and majority shareholder of Kilmarnock F.C. Managing director of Billy Bowie Tankers |
Career
editBilly Bowie Tankers Ltd.
editOn 17 April 1997, Bowie was appointed company director of the company he established in 1991,[2] Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd, a company that undertakes the collection and treatment of non-hazardous waste.[3] Since the companies establishment in 1991, Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd. has opened a number of branches throughout the United Kingdom, including in Widnes and Sheffield.[2] As of 2021, the company operates depots covering 90% of the United Kingdom.[2]
Kilmarnock F.C.
editIn 1997, Bowie's company, Billy Bowie Tankers, started sponsoring local football club Kilmarnock F.C., after Bowie personally sponsored the club for a number of years.[2] In 2013, Bowie was appointed to the board of directors of Kilmarnock Football Club.[1][2] Upon his appointment to the board, Bowie sought to end the conflict between then club owner Michael Johnston and the club’s fans by investing £1.3 million into the club.[4]
In 2019, Michael Johnston sold his remaining shares in the club to Bowie, making Bowie the main shareholder and the club’s owner.[5][6][7]
It was revealed in 2021 that, under Bowie's ownership, the club had been forced to apply to the Scottish Government for a loan sum of £1 million as the club are expected to post a seven-figure loss as a result of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland.[8]
Personal life
editBowie currently resides in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "William Davidson BOWIE – Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
- ^ a b c d e "About Billy Bowie Tankers".
- ^ "BILLY BOWIE SPECIAL PROJECTS LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK".
- ^ Keevins, Hugh (11 October 2013). "Businessman Billy Bowie explains why he ploughed £1.3m into Kilmarnock as he bids to end the war at Rugby Park". Daily Record.
- ^ Hodge, Stuart (15 March 2019). "Michael Johnston sells Kilmarnock shareholding to club director Billy Bowie". Daily Record.
- ^ "Log into Facebook". Facebook.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ^ "Michael Johnston no longer Kilmarnock shareholder". 15 March 2019.
- ^ Highet, Lochlin (20 January 2021). "Kilmarnock eye up £1m loan as club projected to post seven-figure loss". Daily Record.
- ^ "Kilmarnock's Bowie: 'What's going on? I don't need any profile'" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.