SIA Announces Bill Atkinson as New Chief Executive

The Solvents Industry Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Bill Atkinson as their new Chief Executive.

A graduate chemist, Bill joins with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, predominantly in safety and compliance, most recently as Chief Scientific Advisor with OHES Environmental (Adler & Allan).

SIA Chair, Nick Key said, ‘Bill has come through an extensive selection process and has emerged as the candidate we feel is best positioned to build on the excellent work of Andrew in supporting our members’ needs, whilst overseeing the continued growth of the Association’.

‘I’d like to thank all of those who expressed interest in the role and those involved in the recruitment process. It was really encouraging to see such a strong field of candidates apply for the position’.

Nick added, ‘On behalf of the SIA board, thank you to Andrew Norman for helping to raise the profile of our Trade Association over the last 12 years. He hands over to Bill an SIA that has a solid foundation on which to further grow’.

In accepting the position, Bill said, ‘Andrew Norman has made an immense contribution to the SIA over his tenure. He leaves some very big shoes to fill! I would like to thank the SIA for investing their trust in me and I very much look forward to working with the members’.

Bill Atkinson will join the SIA from 15^th September, to commence the handover process. We wish Bill every success in the role.