Will Butler-Adams OBE

    CEO of Brompton Bicycle

Will Butler-Adams OBE joined Brompton Bicycles in 2002, became a director in 2006 and took over as the MD in 2008. Over that period the company has grown from a £2million turnover with 27 staff to one of over £25million turnover with over 200 staff. He is a Commissioner at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Will has previously worked for Nissan, ICI and DuPont; involved in product development, R&D, project management and manufacturing excellence. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Newcastle University and is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year honours list 2015. 

Brompton Bicycles

Brompton Bicycle is a British manufacturer of folding bicycles headquartered in London. Founded in 1975, the company is known worldwide for its innovative folding bike design, which combines compact portability with high performance for urban mobility. Brompton bicycles are still primarily handmade in the UK and exported to more than 40 countries. The brand has become an icon of sustainable urban transport, promoting greener, more efficient city travel while combining British engineering with practical design for modern urban lifestyles.