Key People

Matthew

Managing Director

Matthew has long been involved in the family business. He completed a degree in Textiles in Manchester, whilst working part time in the warehouse on evenings and weekends. Throughout his first 10 years at PT, Matthew was involved in every aspect of the business, working in various departments from cut lengths to sales. After this he became Production Director, before progressing into Managing Director in 2012. Today, he is integral to the design department, coordinating and finalising concepts, designs, and collections.

Nicola

Marketing Director

Nicola began her career in marketing at Northumbria University, obtaining a degree and Post[1]Grad Diploma in Marketing. Following this, Nicola worked in advertising, before joining the family business. As our dedicated Marketing Director, Nicola is responsible for managing and guiding our Marketing department, who solely concentrate on promoting the PT brand.

Andrew

Financial Director

Andrew qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1978, working in Practice for 4 years before moving into Industry. Today he is our Financial Director, but has assisted the Helliwell Family with their finances since 1976. He has fulfilled the roles of both Auditor and Accountant for the family over the years.

Rob

Sales Director

Rob joined the textile industry at a young age, working in a curtain factory from the age of 15. In 1994 he became a self-employed sales agent for various soft furnishing businesses throughout the North of England. He has had experience in the role of Sales Director since 2003, before becoming Sales Director for both PT and PT Blinds in 2020. Today, he manages our UK and Ireland sales representatives.

Jane

Export Manager

Jane studied business before starting her career in 1986, with a role at a greeting card company based in Munich. She then joined the textile industry in 1988, managing accounts within retail and wholesale distribution routes to market throughout Europe. Jane joined PT in 2004 as our Export Sales Manager, and is responsible for Prestigious Textiles’ presence within various worldwide markets.

Alex

Export Manager

Alex has been immersed in the world of textiles throughout his life, working after school and on weekends in the family business’ warehouse. After two years of studying Business, he joined the family company as a sales representative. He then joined Prestigious Textiles as an export manager based in our France offices, and is responsible for our French customer base.

Udo

Export Manager

Udo commenced his education in the catering business, before joining the Prestigious family in 1996. He then gained a qualification in International Business and Wholesale Business, which perfectly aligns with his role in the company. Udo oversees distribution and cut length sales to various PT retailers throughout Germany and Eastern Europe, maintaining and forming new relationships with customers.

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