BOWMAN POWER - Key Persons


Adam Tait - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
Praveen Joined Bowman in 2023 as our Product Engineering Director, responsible for resource and product management. Praveen has 25 years' experience in the aerospace industry and a further 10 years' experience across the industrial and automotive sectors, having previously worked for organisations such as Eaton Aerospace, Ametek Airtechnology and Electronica Products. In addition to this, Praveen has a PhD in Electromagnetics, an MSc in Electrical & Electromagnetics and a B.Sc (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics.

Andy Wonnacott

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Board

Ben Gardiner

Job Titles:
  • Financial Controller
  • Bowman in 2021 As Financial Controller
Will is a highly skilled program manager with proven commercial acumen, Will joined Bowman in 2017 following various roles in the industrial and aerospace sectors. Will leads on working seamlessly with Bowman's customers to ensure optimum value is delivered every time!

Bertrand Coste

Job Titles:
  • Partner at Clerville Investment Management
Bertrand is a partner at Clerville Investment Management and founded its preceding entity, QES Investment Ltd. Clerville represents the leading fund group invested in Bowman. Prior to this, he worked with Arthur Andersen in Paris as an auditor, Groupe Paribas France and UBS Phillips & Drew as a research analyst and investment banker. He is a member of Société Française des Analystes Financiers and a Director of the Schlumberger Museum. Bertrand graduated in Finance and Economics from Sciences Po Paris in 1982 and in Corporate and Tax Law from Université de Paris II in 1984.

Dominic Spencer - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Head of Sales
Ben joined Bowman in 2021 as Financial Controller, where he is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of financial management and control. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2008 and has since gained experience across several global businesses, working both in practice and operationally. An experienced Chartered Accountant, joined Bowman in 2021 as Financial Controller, where he is responsible for financial management and control.

Gerry Agnew

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Board
Ron has held a number of international operational and MD positions in the engineering sector, including as Group Operations and Technology Director for Aggreko PLC. Ron is helping us with the development of our operational excellence structure, our product development processes and also with his experience in the power generations market.

Ian Griffiths

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Board
Andy supports us on the finance front as we grow the internal team.  He trained with EY before holding Finance Director roles in both private and publicly listed companies.

Keith Douglas

Job Titles:
  • Performance Engineering Director
Dominic joined Bowman in 2023 to oversee the development of product sales and marketing for the group. With a background in marine and power generation sectors, Dominic has over 8 years of experience in engineering and global sales, previously working for companies such as Caterpillar Inc., where he started as a hands-on apprentice mechanical and electrical engineer. Dominic has held several roles such as a manufacturing engineer for low-speed engines, a regional manager for on-engine product distribution, and most recently, a business developer for critical diesel and gas engine applications. In addition to engineering qualifications, Dominic holds a BA (Honours) in business management (Economics). His role is to oversee our sales and marketing operations, driving growth across our product range whilst simultaneously increasing our brand reputation. Dominic joined in 2023 to oversee the development of product sales and marketing. With over 8 years' experience in engineering and global sales, he holds engineering qualifications and a BA in business management.

Mark King - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Bertrand is a partner at Clerville Investment Management and founded its preceding entity, QES Investment Ltd. Clerville represents the leading fund group invested in Bowman. Prior to this, he worked with Arthur Andersen in Paris as an auditor, Groupe Paribas France and UBS Phillips & Drew as a research analyst and investment banker. He is a member of Société Française des Analystes Financiers and a Director of the Schlumberger Museum. Bertrand graduated in Finance and Economics from Sciences Po Paris in 1982 and in Corporate and Tax Law from Université de Paris II in 1984. Mark has deep operational management experience in advanced engineering businesses having spent the majority of his career at Rolls-Royce where he was ultimately President of Aerospace. A partner at Clerville Investment Management (representing the leading fund group invested in Bowman) having founded its preceding entity, QES Investment Ltd.

Paul Dowman-Tucker - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Bowman in 2012 As Engineering Director
Shinri has worked at Bowman since 2012, where he oversees product, technology, intellectual property, research, and development. This includes management of our engineering team and playing a pivotal role in the strategic direction of our ETC technology and other high-speed electrical machines. He has over 18 years experience in leadership, management, commercialisation, and development of high technology engineering products. Shinri is a Chartered Engineer with a PhD in Turbomachinery and high-speed electrical machine design. Paul joined Bowman in 2012 as Engineering Director, following 18 years working in the maritime industry. During this time he held several senior engineering roles in companies such as VT Group and BAE Systems. During Paul's time as Engineering Director he led product development and collaboration with customers on the adoption of Bowman's Electric Turbo Compounding (ETC) products. In January 2017, Paul became CEO of Bowman. Paul has a B.Eng in Yacht & Powercraft design from Southampton Solent University, is a Chartered Engineer and is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. Arild represents Fjord Capital's interest in Bowman. He has a strong industrial and business background, across diverse sectors from shipping to mining. A Chartered Engineer and PhD in electrified turbomachinery, oversees technology, IP, and R&D, and has worked at Bowman since 2012.

Pierre Dejoux

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Founder of Yotta Smart Industry
Pierre is a founder of Yotta Smart Industry, a Private Equity Fund, supporting the development of European SMEs in Smart Manufacturing, with a strong focus on decarbonisation. He brings 28 years of operational leadership experience within Otis Elevator, Carrier and UTC Fire & Security (United Technologies). He was member of Otis worldwide executive committee for 12 years being, inter alia, President of the Europe/Africa and South Asia/Gulf Regions and is also currently Economic advisor for France on Trade and Attractiveness. Pierre has a Masters in Engineering from l'Ecole Polytechnique and from l'Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, a Masters in Research in Economy from Sorbonne University and is also certified from INSEAD International Director Programme.

Praveen Choudhary

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Product Engineering

Ron Sams

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Board
Ian has spent the majority of his career in the automotive industry, although was latterly Operations Director Europe for the Carrier Corporation.  As we enter into a new phase of manufacturing at Bowman, and begin to bring new processes online, Ian's support will be invaluable in guiding us to success.

Shinri Szymko

Job Titles:
  • Advanced Engineering Director
Keith has over 20 years of experience in engine research, design and development. A turbocharging and air handling specialist, prior to Bowman, Keith has worked predominantly on simulation, development and testing related to combustion, performance, and emissions at companies including Lotus, Cummins and GE Jenbacher, with a focus on large industrial engines. A turbocharging and air handling specialist, has over 20 years' experience in engine R&D at companies including Lotus, Cummins and GE Jenbacher.

Will Bowers

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager
  • Head of Programs & Commercial Manager
Adam joined in 2022 as Operations Director, responsible for all aspects of production and operations management, working for major global brands, within aerospace, drives and controls and high-volume SDA industries. Adam has years of experience in lean manufacturing; production engineering; continuous improvement; quality assurance; business system implementation and project management. Adam is responsible for all aspects of production and operations management. Adam has significant experience in implementing lean manufacture; business systems; factory set-up; and, continuous improvement.