Card Factory appoints Costcutter’s Darcy Willson-Rymer as new CEO

Card Factory has announced the appointment of Costcutter boss Darcy Willson-Rymer as chief executive.

The Wakefield-based greetings card retailer saw former boss Karen Hubbard step down earlier this year.

Willson-Rymer, who has missive-related experience from his spell heading up Clinton Cards in 2011-12, will take up the role on March 8.

The executive has also previously held roles including as managing director (UK & Ireland) of Starbucks Coffee Company.

He said: "As a long-standing admirer of Card Factory, I am thrilled to be able to lead the business through the next phase of its growth journey.

"My ambition is to unlock the true potential of the business by delivering its transformation strategy in the UK and internationally."

The company said on Monday that Paul Moody will revert to his role as non-executive chairman when the new chief executive joins.