Carl Hulme
Vice President of Tandus Canada, Carl Hulme
completed a certificate in Floorcoverings and
Textiles at Bradford Technical College from 1973.
After school Carl served an apprenticeship
at Watson’s Carpets in Greater Manchester.
They had been in business over 80 years and
were the largest floorcovering retailer in the
north of England. His apprenticeship entailed
him attending classes in floorcoverings and
textiles at Bradford Technical College.
Carl emigrated to Canada in 1979 where
he joined Eaton’s of Canada as a regional
manager. He also attended the Eaton School
of Business, receiving a Diploma in Executive
Management.
“I really do believe that by coming to the
college and studying and putting in the effort
it really boosted my self esteem and allowed
me to explore opportunities and challenges
beyond my comfort zone. One of those
opportunities was to join Eaton’s in their
buying offices and from there I progressed,
eventually assuming responsibly for all of their
Alberta North Stores.
In 1984 I joined Crossley Carpets Canada
where I became National Accounts
Manager, managing and implementing
marketing programs into several large
Department Stores in Canada & the US
and being responsible for over 40% of
Crossley’s Canadian business. In 1990 I
assumed the role as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In 1999 we were acquired by
C&A Floorcoverings out of Dalton Georgia,
and today I am Vice President of Sales for
Canada for 3 brands, Monterey Carpets, C&A
Floorcoverings and Crossley Carpet Mills,
operating and doing business under the
umbrella of Tandus.”
Carl is a member of ARIDO, IFMA & Corenet
Canada. He also is acting Vice President of
the Canadian Carpet Institute.
“Attending Bradford College was a stepping
stone. I clearly gained knowledge that
allowed more self esteem and also allowed
me to translate that into a wonderful career
that has spanned over 30 years and 2
countries. Had I not attended the College and
participated in the program, who knows what
may have happened.”
Photograph supplied by Carl Hulme