The finance director of greeting cards retailer Clinton Cards has left the company.

Paul Salador  joined Clinton as deputy finance director over 15 years ago. He has held the position of finance director for the past two years.

Salador's successor has been named as Martin Clifford-King whose title will be interim finance director and will begin his duties in January 2012.

Clifford-King's job history includes senior roles at Hobbycraft, Office Shoes and MFI.