the board of directors
IAN MITCHELL
An experienced CEO and industry expert, Ian spent 20 years building Bristol Uniforms, a manufacturing and service business operating in the global safety sector before a successful trade sale and exit. Ian and his team at Bristol Uniforms were responsible for the international strategy, which established a vast distributor network globally. He has since advised and mentored several companies ranging from high-end interior design to a mortgage broker and now acts as non Executive Chairman and Consultant to four businesses.
ED GRIGG
Chairman of Professional Clothing Association Worldwide (PCIAW) and Business Consultant
Ed has over 30 years’ experience in the clothing and textile industry. He learnt his craft initially when working with UK manufacturers. This grounding and experience led him to various management positions at leading corporate clothing companies including Allen & Douglas, Faithful, Alexandra and Mens Wearhouse UK before joining Incorporatewear in 2014 where he soon progressed from Head of Key Accounts to Managing Director reporting into Wesfarmers – a AUD $85b company. Ed has overseen several mergers and acquisitions and has worked in different sized businesses from family firms to multinational corporates. Ed is also Chairman of the PCIAW (Professional Clothing Institute Association Worldwide) and runs his own consulting business.
JULIAN BARTHOLET
Julian Bartholet is a dynamic charismatic, executive leader with a passion for success and a record of winning and implementing profitable growth in FTSE 100 / 250 organisations and SME’s; combined with a natural ability to see the bigger picture and understand the detail required to deliver results. Julian has over 25 years top management experience, predominantly in leadership roles; consultatively selling both service solutions and technical products in B2B multi-channel sectors with an exemplary record of building successful teams in challenging markets. Experienced in bid management, manufacturing, distribution, project management, business development.
RYAN DHINDSA
Assuming the role as Managing Director in March 2020, at the onset of the global pandemic, Ryan has guided the company through its most challenging period since the second World War. Inspired by the organization’s 170 year history, he refined the approach to focus resources toward the emergency service and military sectors. A dynamic and visionary leader, he is driven by a passion to protect, which is exemplified by the extensive research and development of new products developed by Tuffking throughout his tenure. Determined to push the boundaries of the industry in order to improve wearer safety, his team continues to disrupt the status quo through the innovation of new patented technologies and improved ergonomic safety features. A member of four international standards committees, he has consulted governments in more than 20 countries to implement safer solutions for an increasingly diverse workforce.