As president of leading US candle manufacturer, Village Candle, Paul Aldrich is used to backing winners and surrounds himself with a fantastic expert team.
Given his impressive track record in the competitive world of home fragrance, Paul should really have followed the advice he gave representatives from Village Candle’s UK and Ireland distributor, Xystos, by placing a bet on the New England Patriots to win Sunday’s Super Bowl final clash with Atlanta Falcons in Texas.
While Paul himself did not place the all-important bet, Xystos director Tom Sykes and UK sales manager Des Docherty DID put £30 each on the Patriots to win – which they did, in overtime!
While Tom and Des won’t be able to retire on the proceeds, they repaid Paul’s faith in his team by presenting him with a New England Patriots’ football helmet – bought from Football America UK on a neighbouring Spring Fair stand – and signed by themselves, managing director David Lewis and the rest of the Xystos team.
Comments Paul: “I told the guys that I was going to be delayed coming over to the show as the Patriots had made it to the Super Bowl final – and I advised them to put a bet on my team. I’m pleased that they did. I watched the match on TV, but myself and my wife Sally (president of ecommerce for Village Candle) were a little nervous about the outcome.
“It was extremely thoughtful of the Xystos team to buy the helmet and sign it, and as Patriot fans we are both delighted and will treasure it. I always try to back winning teams and this has confirmed my belief that Xystos is not only a professional company but a caring one, too.”
