Meet the Team

Andrew Cowen - Chairman
Andrew qualified as a chartered surveyor before spending time working in the banking sector in trade finance and moneybroking. His aim is to expand and develop BTL's research and to increase its international profile as a provider of a unique set of products and services. Andrew joined BTL in February 2009.

Dr Kevin Ward - Director of R&D
Kevin joined BTL in March 2000, initially as laboratory manager. Now as the Director of Research and Development, he is responsible for the day to day running of the company. A graduate in Applied Chemistry, Kevin received his Ph.D. for investigations into the freeze-drying of pharmaceutical formulations and drug/vaccine delivery systems. Prior to joining BTL, Kevin worked at Pfizer Central Research and as a Research Fellow in vaccine development at Aston University.

Tom Peacock- R&D Scientist
Tom joined BTL in December 2006 after graduating from Southampton University with a BSc in Oceanography. Tom will be also be involved in performing R&D studies, analytical work and report preparation as well as handling enquiries.

Isobel Cook- Principal Research Scientist
Isobel joined BTL in January 2007 having worked as an Analytical Chemist in pharmaceutical method development and environmental marine research. Isobel has a BSc in Environmental Chemistry and is responsible for BTL's internal and joint research projects in freeze drying technology.

Marc Townell - R&D Scientist
Marc joined BTL in September 2008 after graduating from the University of Southampton with an MChem in Chemistry. Marc will be involved in performing R&D studies, analytical work and report preparation as well as handling enquiries and maintaining the company database.