Experience

Heritage Weavers

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.

• Sales Director

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  Thanks to everyone who have assisted in getting Heritage Weavers of the ground and now running. Old customers, Agents, suppliers, weavers, old colleagues and many friends thank you.


Joseph H Clissold
• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Export Sales Director

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2020


Joseph H Clissold / Holland & Sherry Group

• Export Sales Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2020

  Managing Export Sales for this high End fabric manufacturer. Appointing, managing and motivating Agents in different parts of the World. Servicing both Agents and customers directly with their requirements both from Existing products and bespoke projects. Setting budgets and targets for both sales and expenses. Business development opening up new markets for the companies products. Managing Export Sales for this high End fabric manufacturer. Appointing, managing and motivating Agents in different parts of the World. Servicing both Agents and customers directly with their requirements both from Existing products and bespoke projects. Setting budgets and targets for both sales and expenses. Business development opening up new markets for the companies products.

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

  A small high class manufacturer of Mohair products including throws and Scarfs. A small team working with International markets including Europe, USA, Japan, Korea and Australasia. I manage a the supply chain of these goods through Commision manufacturers and ensure the quality and design meet our customers high expectations. Product Development, Manufacturing, Distribution Network, A small high class manufacturer of Mohair products including throws and Scarfs. A small team working with International markets including Europe, USA, Japan, Korea and Australasia. I manage a the supply chain of these goods through Commision manufacturers and ensure the quality and design meet our customers high expectations. Product Development, Manufacturing, Distribution Network,



Hinterveld

• South Africa
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  Appraoched to take overall control of this weaving company that had been aquired by Stucken & Co. Was employed for my experience in manufacturing, design and sales of high end fabrics around the World. Employing 28 staff and manufacturing Mohair throws, Scarfs and other accesories for sale around the Globe. Responsible for the Day to Day running of the mill reporting to the board of Directors. Sett up international distribution network for the Companies new and exisitng products. Developing products within the manufacturing capabilities. Show less



Marchpole (YSL)

• Consultant

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2010

  Sourcing fabrics in the Far East (Mainly China) for sale into the European market place. Worked with various mills in mainland China developing cloths and working routines, for new and existing products. Products included Pure Cashmere, Suiting’s and some garments. One major project was Fabric Consultant for Marchpole (YSL Licensee) visiting China on a regular basis advising on fabric quality, Production problems and finishing. Regular roundtable meetings with YSL Personal, manufacturers and retailers to over-come and improve quality issues. Show less



South African Fine Worsteds

• South Africa

• Export Sales Manager / Design Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Jun 2006

  Responsabilities icluded developing fabrics for specific markets and end uses. Developing new finishing techniques for chemical treatments to fabric. Working with customers on both direct and indirect Export orders. Sourcing raw materials from Asia, working with Agents and customers in Europe, Middle and Far East and domestically. Responsabilities icluded developing fabrics for specific markets and end uses. Developing new finishing techniques for chemical treatments to fabric. Working with customers on both direct and indirect Export orders. Sourcing raw materials from Asia, working with Agents and customers in Europe, Middle and Far East and domestically.



Moorhouse and Brook

• Export Sales Manager

  • Apr 1996 - Aug 2003

  A high Class Cashmere overcoating manufacturer based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. During my time at Moorhouse and Brook I was promoted to Export Sales Manager covering UK, Europe, Japan, Korea, China and the USA. Full responsibility for Exporting the Companies products. Duties included Budgeting, marketing Plans and managing a small team in the Export Department. I was unsucessful in a bid to buy the Company due to Political reasons only. The land was eventually sold for residetial development. Show less



Mondorel

• Spain
• Executive Offices

• Export Design / Sales

  • Jun 1993 - Feb 1996

  A medium quality menswear suiting and jacketing manufacturer. From an initial 6 month contract which was extended. Worked on designing a ladieswear collection for a predominately menswear mill. Ladies jacketings, piece dyed fabrics, stretch fabrics. Assisting agents in France, UK, Portugal with sales building up a commercial base for the company to grow. A medium quality menswear suiting and jacketing manufacturer. From an initial 6 month contract which was extended. Worked on designing a ladieswear collection for a predominately menswear mill. Ladies jacketings, piece dyed fabrics, stretch fabrics. Assisting agents in France, UK, Portugal with sales building up a commercial base for the company to grow.



John Crowther & Sons

• Assitant Designer

  • Jul 1986 - Jun 1993

  A fully Vertical Woollen Mill. The base for all my textile experience. An indepth training scheme working in each and every department of a fully Vertical Wollen mill. From fibre purchasing to final finishing, Approx 6 months in each and every department gave me full knowledge of each of the processors that goes into making fabric. Fabric for Ladies wear, Menswear, Technical Fabrics, Upholstery. In addition to working full time in the mill I attended University of Huddersfield one day a week and 2 evenings to gain the academic qualifications in Textile Construction. Show less