Tim Bowles

Tim was elected as the first Mayor for the West of England on May 4, 2017.

During his career, he has combined international business roles with public service in the
West of England.

Born in East Africa, and raised in Somerset, before settling in Winterbourne, he has
international experience working in business development, exports, sales and marketing.

Having worked with small and medium-sized enterprises and global players, he is committed
to supporting businesses of all sizes to achieve their full potential. His business background
means he is passionate about the need to promote the West of England and its unique
offering, including its global connections and a highly-skilled workforce, nationally and
internationally.

Before his election as Mayor, Tim was part of South Gloucestershire Council’s leadership
team, working across the organisation with particular focus on policy and resources. He was
also a parish councillor, and chairman of Winterbourne Parish Council for many years.

He served 12 years as a governor of one of the largest secondary schools in the region,
which led to his passionate belief that children should be encouraged to reach their full
potential from a young age. He also sees lifelong skills development for all as essential to
driving economic growth in the region.

On a personal level, Tim is committed to promoting the work of the Alzheimer’s Society and
encouraging more people and organisations to sign up to become Dementia Friends. He is a
very active member of his local community.