Charles Tyrwhitt

Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts Ltd., also known as CT Shirts, is a British-based multi-channel clothing retailer specialising in dress shirts, ties, suits, casualwear, shoes and accessories.

It was founded as a mail order company in 1986 by Nicholas Wheeler while he was a student at the University of Bristol: Wheeler has stated that he started the business because he thought he "could make a shirt better than anybody else". In 1997, the company opened its first store on Jermyn Street in London, notable for its history in British shirt making. Shirts are not made in the United Kingdom.

Wheeler's wife, Chrissie Rucker, is the founder and owner of The White Company.

History
In 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt was founded as a mail order company by Wheeler while studying at the University of Bristol. The company began operating from a small space on Fulham Road, London, before expanding the business with retail and e-commerce stores. Beginning as a men's shirt maker, the offering has since expanded to include suits, shoes, knitwear, accessories and a collection of business casual wear.

Greg Hodder was the first CEO to be appointed; previously, the company was under the control of founder Nick Wheeler with no formal CEO position. Hodder was CEO 2008–2017, and David Boynton from 2017 to 2018. Michael Stanier briefly was CEO 2018–2019.

Luke Kingsnorth has been the CEO since April 2019.

Awards
Charles Tyrwhitt was awarded first place for customer service in the 2011 Sunday Times Profit Track 100 awards.

Charles Tyrwhitt earned awards at the Top 50 Companies For Customer Service Awards, including Best Web Chat, Best E-Retailer, second place for Calls and third for best overall customer service. Charles Tyrwhitt received the Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2016.