8 | LUXlife Magazine an end, the one that Richard began was already shaping up to capture, and expand upon, the legacy his father had left behind. As someone who was raised by an entrepreneur and a work-driven woman, Richard Campbell was bestowed with the means to succeed from the moment he was born. However, it first manifested at only twelve years of age, when he started doing piece work for the Montreal factory – a bustling hotspot of industrial packaging, uniform, and linen production. It wasn’t until later that he joined the factory full time, placing him in a similar position to his father before him. Like William, Richard took this opportunity and began to dedicate himself to deepening his knowledge of the textile industry. This ultimately resulted in Richard accumulating invaluable experience in production, quality control, and customer service – advantages that he would carry with him into the future he envisioned for the business. Whilst learning the company inside out, Richard came to spot hidden potential within its inner workings. This potential took the form of the business’s hospitality section. Whilst small, it held promise in abundance, and Richard was determined to explore every possibility available to him. So, he turned to his father, and convinced him to grant him the go ahead to pursue this very specific and niche market. And he was going to make it a successful venture. During his undertaking, Richard tirelessly strived to create connections with some of the most prestigious hotels and airlines in the world, hoping that they would recognise the brilliance behind the business. Well, though it may have been a somewhat risky venture, it became ever clearer that the Campbell family had a knack for finding reward in their ambition time and time again. Where William had made the difficult decision to leave his well established job to join the family business, Richard undertook a journey that could have withheld further expansion. In both instances, however, their determination saw their plans come to fruition – Richard successfully extended the company’s product range to include high-quality table linens, napkins, placemats, and runners, the likes of which eventually began cropping up across its major clientele’s establishments. From Air Canada to Hilton Hotels, Westin Resorts, and Four Seasons Hotels, the business’s products finally had a permanent presence within the lives of refined travellers across the globe. However, Richard’s exciting endeavour didn’t end there. On the contrary, during his escapade for excellence, Richard opted to further explore the global market for the finest fabrics and designs. That was when he came into contact with a small factory, settled in Italy, that enthusiastically shared the same passion for quality and craftsmanship that Richard held. Partnered with the fact that the factory had a similar family history – it was also founded in 1935 – Richard simply couldn’t say no when the opportunity for collaboration appeared. This partnership would see a new brand of luxury linens entering onto the market, catering to the most discerning customers. In turn, CASTELLO® Group was born. Consisting of various companies, each dedicated to the manufacturing of high-end bed, bath, and table linens, in addition to accessory products that all fell under the CASTELLO® name, this group enabled a far greater expansion than the collective had ever experienced. Of course, CASTELLO® Group is owned and operated by the Campbell family, whose watchful eye still, to this day, oversees all aspects of production. From logistics and distribution to sales and marketing, the CASTELLO® line has grown exponentially as a direct result of this ambitious coalition, allowing it to supply a wide variety of products. With a quality-centric catalogue simply brimming with sheets, duvets, towels, robes, and the like, CASTELLO® rapidly became synonymous with the peak of luxury linen. Having uplifted the company to all new heights, Richard could finally start focusing on introducing the inner workings of such a staggeringly successful collective to the next generation. It’s at this time that his son, Taylor Campbell, was appointed COO of CASTELLO® Group. Entering the company in the new millennium as its vice president, Taylor inherited his
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