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James Muirhead is Head of Sales for Automotive at Bridge of Weir Leather. He has been working there for over 17 years. However, his relationship with the brand goes back generations. James is the great-great-grandson of Arthur Muirhead who founded their family-owned Scottish leather-making company in 1905. Eight generations of the same family have been involved in Bridge of Weir’s Leather history, which can trace its leather-making roots all the way back to 1758. Today it operates one of Europe’s largest leather production facilities and supplies luxurious premium leather to Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Polestar, Lucid, Continental, Rolls-Royce, and other fine marques. James lives in Scotland and is a passionate car enthusiast, having owned high-performance cars including a BMW M2 and M3, and a Jaguar F-Type.
Photo Above: In 1911, the first Ford Model T production plant outside the US was established at Trafford, Manchester, and Bridge of Weir Leather was specified for the interior.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
James’ father was the most inspirational person in his life. His father was awarded an OBE, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the civil service.
CHALLENGES
As a leather manufacturing company, their emphasis on animal concerns is first in order. Listen and learn about the many misconceptions about leather and how they will soon be Net Zero.
SPECIAL VEHICLE
F Type Jaguar
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WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Always work hard. Don’t be afraid of change.
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