Ciaran Stone

Ciaran Stone is an experienced legal professional currently serving as General Counsel and Company Secretary at Card Factory since May 2020. Previously, Ciaran held the position of Interim In-House M&A Project Solicitor at Saga plc, where advisory work included the divestment of non-core businesses. Prior roles include Head of Legal at Bestway Retail, GC and Head of Legal at Conviviality Plc, and Legal Director at DLA Piper, specializing in corporate finance law with extensive experience in joint ventures, acquisitions, and disposals. Notable transactions involved advising on significant mergers and acquisitions for companies such as Lufthansa Technik and various IPOs. Ciaran began the legal career as a Solicitor and Trainee Solicitor at Andersen Legal / Garretts and holds a BA in Accounting & Law from The University of Manchester.