Dean Hoyle (born 16 April 1967) is the founder and former owner of Card Factory and the chairman of Championship side Huddersfield Town. In 2015, Hoyle became chairman and majority shareholder of British discount retailer, The Works.[1]
Dean Hoyle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1967 Heckmondwike, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Card Factory (Founder) Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (Chairman) The Works (Chairman & Largest Shareholder) |
| Spouse | Janet Hoyle |
| Children | 2 |
According to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2020, Hoyle is worth an estimated £284 million, an increase of £1 million from the previous year.[2]
Early life edit
Hoyle studied engineering at Dewsbury and Batley Technical and Art College[3] after attending White Lee Secondary School in Heckmondwike.[4]
Card Factory edit
Hoyle and his wife, Janet, founded Card Factory, a chain of greetings cards and gift stores, in 1997. By 2009, the company had 500+ shops, employing over 50,000 people.[5]
Hoyle confirmed on 9 April 2010 that the sale of the Card Factory to Venture Capitalist Charterhouse was completed the previous day. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but financial commentators put the final selling price at in excess of £350 million. Hoyle announced that he would maintain a role in the business as Non-Executive Chairman.[6]
The Works edit
Hoyle became chairman of discount retailer The Works after a "sizeable cash investment" in 2015.[7] In July 2018, it was announced that The Works, approximately a third owned by Hoyle, would have an IPO and a valuation of £100 million.[8] Hoyle retained the largest shareholding of 15% after the flotation.
Huddersfield Town edit
Hoyle is a lifelong Huddersfield Town A.F.C. supporter. He joined the board of Huddersfield Town on 10 April 2008 and took over as chairman, and majority shareholder, of the Club on 3 June 2009. The outgoing chairman, Ken Davy, retains a minority holding.[9]
In November 2016, Hoyle was awarded the fcbusiness Championship CEO of the Year award at the Football Business Awards 2016.[10][11]
In 2019, Hoyle decided to sell the club to lifelong fan Phil Hodgkinson.[12] Huddersfield Town drew 1-1 with Manchester United on his final home game as the owner.[13]
In late 2021 the now former Huddersfield Town owner, Phil Hodgkinson, saw multiple of his businesses collapse.
Due to this, in 2022, Dean Hoyle was reinstated as the Chairman of Huddersfield Town A.F.C
Personal life edit
Hoyle is married to Janet, and they have two sons, Danny and Josh.[14]
References edit
- ^ "The Works puts faith in organised 'chaos'- Dean Hoyle". FT. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ Times, The Sunday. "Rich List 2020: profiles 402-497=, featuring Sir Mick Jagger and the Clooneys". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ Zientek, Henryk (15 July 2015). "Dean Hoyle joins Kirklees College alumni". Examiner. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Huddersfield Town boss Dean Hoyle has eyes on top prize". Spenborough Guardian. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Card Factory's £350m Private Equity Sale Completed". Yorkshire Evening Post. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
- ^ "Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle confirms Card Factory sale". fcbusiness.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "CARD FACTORY FOUNDER, DEAN HOYLE, JOINS THE WORKS AS CHAIRMAN". 13 July 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ Booth, James (13 July 2018). "Private equity-backed retailer The Works launches £100m London float". Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Hoyle to be Terriers chairman". TEAMtalk. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
- ^ "winners". Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- ^ "Portsmouth's Mark Catlin Wins CEO Of The Year". fcbusiness. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Dean Hoyle to step down as Huddersfield chairman and will sell club to Phil Hodgkinson". BBC News. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "Huddersfield Town v Manchester United: Premier League- as it happened". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "Another celebration for Huddersfield Town Dean Hoyle family". ExaminerLive. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
External links edit
- "Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle scales Sunday Times Rich List with more than £125m added to fortune in last year". examiner.co.uk. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2016.