Founder takes helm at corporate clothing company

One of the founders of corporate clothing supplier, Incorporatewear, has taken over at the helm of the expanding company.

Mike Tozer, who started the Coleshill-based business 16 years ago with prominent designer Jeff Banks and others, has been appointed interim general manager.

Mr Tozer takes over from Chris Wood, who has moved to a new management position in a training business.

Incorporatewear has been growing rapidly since the economic upturn and has recently won major new contracts to provide uniforms for Virgin Atlantic Airways and Marks & Spencer.

Last year, it was acquired by the Australian publicly-listed corporation Pacific Brands, a move that saw both Mr Tozer and Mr Banks appointed to an advisory board to co-ordinate management between Australia and the UK.

Mr Tozer said: “With Chris moving on to a new challenge, it makes sense for me to step in to ensure continuity and to build on our stable foundations. Incorporatewear is a great success story and a major player in its sector in the UK.

“A significant factor in our success is the ethos that comes from Jeff’s attention to detail. That and his no-nonsense approach to business resonate throughout the company, and we intend for that to continue.”