Billy Bowie

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Billy Bowie
Born
William Davidson Bowie

(1966-02-02) 2 February 1966 (age 57)
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]

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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]

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  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.
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  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.