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Meet William and Charlotte Forshaw | The Couple Behind Maxwell Scott

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we talk to our favourite business couple, CEO William and his wife, Charlotte, our Customer Services Manager, about moving out of London, starting a family and working in business together…

Meet William and Charlotte Forshaw

After meeting in London in the early noughties during a night out with mutual friends, William and Charlotte fell in love and lived the London life together. They married several years later and Charlotte left her high-profile job in magazine advertising to help develop Maxwell – Scott alongside William. After the birth of Liliana, their first child, they decided to leave fast-paced London behind and move to William’s native county of Yorkshire. Of course, the brand moved with them, and William set up a new head office in York in 2012. Charlotte gave birth to their boy, Jaxson, soon after. They work alongside each other every day to ensure the success of the brand.

William

Average Day At The Office?

A normal day usually starts with an early rise and a trip to the gym before arriving at our Head Office at around 7.30am. Mornings are usually back to back with meetings – I could be talking to the production team about upcoming collections, the marketing team about new campaigns or the dispatch team about customer orders. After lunch from the village bakery and a quick walk with the dogs, I spend most afternoons developing future plans and working on current business deals.

 

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Favourite Maxwell – Scott Bag?

The Paolo, the first briefcase I designed, holds a special place in my heart, but I carry the Calvino in chocolate as an everyday work bag. It’s a modernised version and its softer, curved shape means it will effortlessly complement both a business suit and a smart/casual ensemble.

Your Business Motto?

Surround yourself with the best team possible. If you have enthusiastic and talented professionals to work with, your business will flourish. Balance is also key in business. Maintaining all areas of the brand at a stable and successful level is much more important to me than focusing on one aspect and compromising others.

Meet William and Charlotte Forshaw
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Charlotte

Average Day At The Office?

After dropping the children off at school and nursery, I arrive at the office at around 9am. My role as Corporate Sales Manager means that I am constantly liaising with all types of businesses, from luxury travel agents to law firms. I engage in deals surrounding leather gifts for their own clients, or as staff rewards. At the moment, I am working part time in order to look after the children, however I still find myself replying to emails on an evening at home!

Favourite Maxwell – Scott Bag?

For me, it’s important that my everyday bag is highly functional and stylish so that I enjoy carrying it around. The Medolla saddle bag has to be my favourite, as it compliments my entire wardrobe and it’s so easy to wear across the body. It’s an all-rounder and the timeless shape will never go out of style.

Your Business Motto?

I think it’s so vital that you enjoy what you are doing when it comes to business. As William’s partner, I have seen Maxwell – Scott grow and develop over the years and the enjoyment we have both got out of the whole process is inevitably what makes it all worthwhile. Passion is what gives you that extra drive and determination.

Meet William and Charlotte Forshaw
William & Charlotte's Valentine's Gift Picks
Meet William and Charlotte Forshaw