Billy Bowie
Born
William Davidson Bowie

(1966-02-02) 2 February 1966
Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
NationalityScottish
Other namesBilly Bowie
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1997–present
Known forOwner and majority shareholder of Kilmarnock F.C.
Managing director of Billy Bowie Tankers

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]

Career

Billy Bowie Tankers Ltd.

On 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.

In 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

Bowie currently resides in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.[9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "William Davidson BOWIE – Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "About Billy Bowie Tankers".
  3. ↑ "BILLY BOWIE SPECIAL PROJECTS LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK".
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Hodge, Stuart (15 March 2019). "Michael Johnston sells Kilmarnock shareholding to club director Billy Bowie". Daily Record.
  6. ↑ "Log into Facebook". Facebook. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  7. ↑ "Michael Johnston no longer Kilmarnock shareholder". 15 March 2019.
  8. ↑ Highet, Lochlin (20 January 2021). "Kilmarnock eye up £1m loan as club projected to post seven-figure loss". Daily Record.
  9. ↑ "Kilmarnock's Bowie: 'What's going on? I don't need any profile'" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
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