Graham Cowley Leads Atlas BFW Management as New Chair
Company - People | Jun 11, 2025 | FM Business Daily
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals has announced the appointment of Graham Cowley as the new chair of Atlas BFW Management Ltd, a wholly-owned estates and facilities subsidiary of the NHS trust. Cowley, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in public-private sector partnerships, aims to balance service ethos with commercial competitiveness at Atlas. Alongside him, David Robbins has been appointed as the Director of Finance after serving in the role on an interim basis. Robbins, who joined Atlas in September 2023, brings a wealth of experience from the healthcare and finance sectors, including previous roles in transport business management and consulting for NHS organizations. These strategic appointments aim to leverage their expertise to drive Atlas forward, enhancing service delivery across its estates and facilities operations.
Sectors
- Healthcare
- Facilities Management
Geography
- United Kingdom – Relevant as the activities, appointments, and organizations discussed are based in the UK, particularly in Blackpool.
- Northern Ireland – Mentioned due to David Robbins' previous role as managing director of a transport business based there.
Industry
- Healthcare – Relevant because Atlas BFW Management Ltd is a subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, which operates in the healthcare sector.
- Facilities Management – Relevant due to Atlas BFW Management Ltd's focus on estates and facilities management for the NHS.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Cowley | Chair | Person | Newly appointed chair of Atlas BFW Management Ltd with a civil engineering background and public-private sector experience. |
| David Robbins | Director of Finance | Person | Newly appointed Director of Finance at Atlas BFW Management Ltd, with previous roles in financial management and consultancy. |
| Atlas BFW Management Ltd | NHS Subsidiary | Company | A wholly-owned estates and facilities management subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. |
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals | Parent Company | Company | The NHS trust that owns Atlas BFW Management Ltd. |