
Rod Sturtridge, President of Carlton Cards, will be retiring, and Paul Werynski, currently General Manager, will succeed Sturtridge as President effective March 1, 2024.

Sturtridge joined Carlton Cards 41 years ago in the sales division and held various roles within the Company before his appointment to President in 2011. Through his guidance and vision, Carlton Cards continues to be the Celebrations Destination in Canada.
Paul Werynski, who joined the Company in 2016 as Director of Sales for Western Canada, has served in numerous leadership roles and has extensive experience in sales and marketing. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Carlton Cards.
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