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Heather Matthews: The chauffeur entrepreneur

Heather Matthews: The chauffeur entrepreneur

Update: 2023-03-07

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In 1966, two brothers called George and Mike Wills bought a small taxi firm in Glasgow, comprising just three cars – a Humber Hawke, a Humber Snipe and an Austin Princess. More than half a century later, George’s daughter Heather Matthews is CEO of Little’s – the luxury worldwide chauffeur services. In this interview with Christine Esson, Heather tells the fascinating story of the business – and bouncing back from the pandemic crisis.

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Heather Matthews: The chauffeur entrepreneur

Heather Matthews: The chauffeur entrepreneur

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