Meet the team

Client Account Director

Bio: When I was younger, I wanted to be a journalist. I changed my mind after gaining a degree in English, but still found a role I love working in communications, which plays to my strength in organisation.

Words: e.e. cummings died in 1962, but for me his quote, “to be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else – means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting”, has never been more relevant than right now.

Pics: My favourite artist is Peter Blake. I love pop art and I dabbled with collage when I was younger. I guess the pulling together of lots of elements is reflective of what I do in my role!

Head of IC Strategy & Content

Bio: I’m a professional busybody for whom ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ are the most important questions. They speak of belief, trust, motivation, inspiration, human experience and outcomes people give a damn about. They’re where great stories live.

Words: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou.

Pics: I just love the artwork of Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki. Half real, half fantasy, his worlds are stunning, dreamlike creations. Just irresistible.

Client Services Director

Bio: My role involves looking after our clients and our people to create some truly amazing work. I love the variety as no day is the same.

Words: In a world where you can be anything, be kind.

Pics: I love taking photos, possibly too much! Whether it be places I’ve travelled to, or capturing everyday moments with my daughter.

Senior Writer and Content Manager

Bio: As a kid, writing stories was my favourite thing to do, and not much has changed. At W&P I get to do this every day, fuelled by excessive amounts of tea! 

Words: “Always look on the bright side of life”. I’m an eternal optimist and a big believer that you can take something positive out of any situation.

Pics: I love to travel and pictures of places I’ve visited and those still on my list are a great reminder of all the possibilities that are out there.

Senior Designer

Bio: No day is the same for me, I love to take in all the little details that life has to offer. Whether it’s a trek through the great outdoors or people watching in one of many coffee shops, I’m always looking for new ideas. Being a keen admirer of detail allows me to put this in to practice in the workplace where I can dive deep into a brand and explore it from the inside out. That means paying particular attention to typography, icons, colour and artwork with bleed!

Words: A big kid at heart, it seems only fitting that my favourite words come from Walt Disney himself: “If you can dream it, you can do it”.

Pics: A moody black and white does it for me, especially when it comes to nature. However, my inspiration comes from my children, so any picture of them gives me the drive I need.

Associate Writer

Bio: I’m inspired by new places and by brilliant writing, and my own work has taken me all over the UK. A lifelong bookworm, my career has proven my childhood belief that words take you on fantastic journeys.  

Words: I think that W.B. Yeats’ poem, ‘The Cloths of Heaven’, is just a beautiful and succinct expression of love; and the evocative lyrics to Ray Davies’ ‘Waterloo Sunset’ never get old.

Pics: I always have an image of Battersea Power Station somewhere on a wall at home. It’s an icon of the capital’s skyline, and transports me back to living in its shadow in south London.

Associate Writer

Bio: I’m a gatherer of facts, comment and anecdotes, compiled into simple stories to engage and entertain readers. I love the clever use of words. Seeing colleagues cringe over my cheesy puns is one of life’s pleasures.

Words: Will someone for whom English is their second language understand what you’ve written? If not, start again.

Pics: The drawings of the Bisto kids. Because Bisto is gravy. And gravy is dinner.

Client Services Manager

Bio: My A levels: English, Art, Business Studies and Psychology, an unusual mix, but perfect for what I do. I love being in a creative environment and working with people to develop new ideas to meet their needs.

Words: “Promise me you’ll always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne.

Pics: It’s very hard to narrow this down, I’ve gone from album covers to sculptures, to photos of the sea and Yorkshire landscapes…

Managing Director

Bio: I head up W&P, collaborating with lovely clients, herding fabulous, creative cats and keeping the good ship heading in the right direction. I grow my own stuff and enjoy washing it down with a nice drop of something!

Words: George Orwell’s ‘1984’ has the best opening line ever in my opinion: “It was a bright, cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”

Pics: My favourite picture would be any of the Hockney’s East Yorkshire Wolds paintings or, generally any picture of a cat wearing a comical hat!

Client Manager

Bio: Having worked in Internal Communications for the past few years, I love working with people and helping to bring their ideas to life through engaging and effective communications. I work best in a creative environment, so W&P is the perfect place for me!

Words: “If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present gratefully” – Maya Angelou.

Pics: I love looking at and taking photos, so any good photograph really appeals to me. I particularly like the work of acclaimed National Geographic photographer, Paul Nicklen, who highlights environmental issues and advocates wildlife conservation in his work – something I am interested in! I also love taking photos of my own wild animal… my dog, Maggie!

Senior Client Manager

Bio: I’m a nerd about pretty much everything I love and if I’m not 100% geeking out, then I’m close to it. I’m big on communication in my life – I believe every day is a school day and I’m equally at home with a fancy meal or a Gregg’s vegan sausage roll.

Words: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right” (Henry Ford) or “Stop, collaborate and listen” (Vanilla Ice) – you decide!

Pics: Unplanned, candid pictures that capture an unscripted moment will always be my favourite. Put me in front of a Sol LeWitt, Rothko or put me inside a Richard Serra piece and I’ll be a very happy person too.

Events Manager

Bio: I’ve been travelling the world delivering events ever since I left school. I love working creatively to bring memorable experiences to life.

Words: “If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.” – Roald Dahl 

Pics: Any of the thousands of ridiculous photos I have of my two very favourite people – my kids. I love looking back at the memories we’ve made. 

Associate Designer

Bio: My interest in design grew out of a love of drawing from an early age. My ideas stem from an interest in art history and illustration, but I’m very at home with the occasional juvenile cartoon too.

Words: My favourite book is ‘The Fall’ by Albert Camus. A strangely comforting monologue set in a mist-shrouded Amsterdam winter. Very atmospheric, perfectly paced and impossible to paraphrase its meaning, it evokes a state of mind as much as a time and place.

Pics: I saw ‘The Concert’ by Titian in the Uffizi, and it really captivated me. I see it as a 500-year-old band shot, it feels so contemporary. No painter beats Titian for capturing personality in a face.

Account Director

Account Manager

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Finance Director

Digital Account Director

Non-executive Director

Account Manager

Creative Director

Account Manager

Finance Director

Managing Director

Designer