David William Holdsworth, of Middle Pasture, Halifax
[1952]
David William Holdsworth, of Middle Pasture Halifax, fourth child of William Holdsworth, and Dina Maria Holdsworth
Born on 27 Jan 1952 at Scargill House, and christened at Saint Mary’s Church, Kettlewell.
Educ:
Lockers Park Preparatory School, Hemel Hempstead; Harrow; University of Nottingham (B.Sc. Physics); UMIST (B.Sc. (Hons.) Textile Technology.)
David married Janice Middleton, daughter of George Middleton of Halifax on 30 Nov 1985 at St. John’s Church Warley; the service was led by Rev. Frank Carless.
David and Janice have three children,
James William [27 May 1986],
Charles David [16 Jan 1989] and
Holly Louise [31 Dec 1993].
Career:
David joined his brother Michael at
Shaw Lodge Mills in 1972 to become general manager of
John Holdsworth & Co Ltd in 1981.
In 1983 David was appointed production director, the position in which he remained for 22 years.
Following a downturn in UK manufacturing, in 2005 David took up the new role of
Sourcing and Logistics Director, to increase the company’s product portfolio
with complimentary products produced in low cost countries, especially from South-East Asia.
Following business restructuring in 2007, David decided to branch out on his own, and set up a manufacturing consultancy,
Textile Innovations Ltd.
Member Federation of Small Businesses since 2007 (Calderdale Branch Secretary 2012-2016, Branch Chairman 2014-16.)
Member of
Halifax Textile Society 1972-2008 (President 2006-2008)
Member of Halifax Crime Prevention Panel 1982-2005 (Chairman 1997-2005)
Member of All Saints’ Halifax Parochial Church Council 1998-2007
Recreation: Music; Photography; Sailing; Horses; Amateur Radio; Information Technology, Travel & Languages.
Member Halifax and District Amateur Radio Society 1979-2000
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