BEMA promotes Emily Bowers to EVP
She joined the org in 2016 as director of education and professional development.
Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) has announced the promotion of Emily Bowers to the role of executive vice president, recognizing ten years of dedicated service and exceptional leadership across the organization and the industry, it says.
Throughout her tenure, Bowers has consistently demonstrated strong strategic insight, operational excellence, and a collaborative leadership style, the org says. She has reportedly earned the trust and respect of staff, industry partners, and the BEMA board of directors through her steady presence, clear communication, and sound judgment. Her work has been instrumental in supporting informed decision-making and advancing the organization’s mission and member services, it notes.
Bowers joined BEMA in 2016 as director of education and professional development, and was later promoted to senior director of education and operations and then VP of education and operations. Since that time, she has reportedly played a central role in developing and implementing BEMA-U and Nexus, as well as a variety of other programs. She has overseen day-to-day operations to ensure efficient processes, while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across teams, the org adds.
Bowers has also played a prominent role representing BEMA across the industry, most notably, through her leadership and involvement with the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). She has helped advance strategic initiatives and strengthen key partnerships, while contributing to one of the largest educational programs in the global baking industry. Bowers has recently been appointed to a non-voting seat on the IBIE executive committee, joining BEMA President and CEO Kerwin Brown to represent BEMA.
“Emily has an exceptional ability to bring people together—whether that’s bakers, members, partners, or our internal team—in a way that fosters trust, collaboration, and purpose," describes Brown. "She leads with authenticity and respect, creating strong relationships and a positive culture that translates directly into exceptional execution. That ability to connect people and align them around our mission is a defining part of what makes BEMA special, and Emily embodies that every day.”
As EVP, Bowers will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO, working collaboratively to deliver value to BEMA’s members and to the global baking industry, the org says.
“Emily is deeply mission-driven and consistently dependable—qualities that have earned the confidence of the Board and the entire organization. She has a strong appreciation for BEMA’s proud legacy, while also keeping a clear and thoughtful focus on what is best for our future." comments Jay Hardy, chairman of board, BEMA. "Her ability to honor where we have been while helping create a strategic vision for the future makes her an invaluable leader for BEMA.”
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