Meet the Team
Senior Leadership Team

Jo McCarthy Director (Client Experience)
Jo McCarthy Director (Client Experience)
Since joining WPR more than 20 years ago, Jo has worked with some of the best-known B2B and B2C brands in the UK. This includes the consultancy’s very first client, Triton Showers, which is still with us after 25 years. These days, Jo is responsible for all aspects of client care, as well as supporting teams with service delivery and best-practice guidance.

Tom Leatherbarrow DIRECTOR (B2B)
Tom Leatherbarrow DIRECTOR (B2B)
Tom’s client base spans a variety of sectors, from engineering and manufacturing through to building products, heating and ventilation. He is particularly skilled at bringing technical subject matter to life, helping WPR’s clients reach defined audiences by generating engaging content and then using digital techniques to target, engage and convert customers. His ‘issues-based’ approach refocuses PR and marketing campaigns away from product pushing and towards a more empathetic, customer-centric strategy.

Don Skoyles Director (Finance and Operations)
Don Skoyles Director (Finance and Operations)
Don is responsible for every aspect of financial and operational management of WPR, leading a team of support specialists. From making sure we have the correct purchase orders and monthly fee invoices in place to liaising with purchasing teams and suppliers, Don and his team are always available to help, whatever the query.
Our Team

Emily Lamb Junior PR and Content Executive
Emily Lamb Junior PR and Content Executive
Having completed her masters in journalism at the University of Sheffield, Emily, along with her golden retriever guide dog Garth, joined WPR in 2025.
Gaining an insight into the media industry during her studies, Emily became excited about a career in PR. Having previously studied English for her undergraduate degree at the University of York, she has always been interested in written communication, enjoying writing content for a variety of clients.
Now a member of WPR’s B2B PR team, she works with clients such as Holcim, Mitsubishi and QED.

Garth Guide Dog
Garth Guide Dog
Garth is a three-year-old golden retriever guide dog who joined WPR in 2025 with his owner, Emily.
Although he tends to take naps in meetings, he loves people and is eager to create good relationships with clients, especially if they give him some attention!
Garth enjoys cuddles from his colleagues and strives to make every day waggy, not just Wednesdays.

Honor Skelding Junior PR and Content Executive
Honor Skelding Junior PR and Content Executive
Honor joined WPR in 2025 after completing a degree in business management at the University of Birmingham.
After discovering a passion for PR at university, Honor focused on learning about the industry while improving her skills.
Now a member of WPR’s consumer PR team, working with clients such as Care UK and Redrow, Honor uses her creativity to develop engaging stories that capture the attention of audiences.

Hannah Barwell PR and Content Executive
Hannah Barwell PR and Content Executive
Hannah discovered her passion for storytelling in 2023 while backpacking around Australia, where she began documenting her adventures through a travel blog. After returning home, she stepped into her first PR role at a boutique agency in Cheltenham, supporting consumer clients across the lifestyle, travel and fashion sectors.
She joined WPR’s consumer team in late 2025, bringing a flair for creative thinking and a love of compelling copy. With experience spanning media relations, copywriting, events and influencer marketing, Hannah is excited to craft standout campaigns that capture attention and spark conversation.

Scott Buckley PR and Content Executive
Scott Buckley PR and Content Executive
After graduating with a history degree from the University of Exeter, Scott joined WPR in 2024. His journey into the world of public relations began with the Next Gen internship during the summer of 2024, where he immersed himself in the dynamic field of B2B PR and communications.
During the internship, Scott discovered his knack for blending analytical thinking with creative storytelling, which sparked a genuine passion for the industry. He had the opportunity to work on various projects, gaining insights into client needs and the strategies that drive successful PR campaigns.
Now a member of WPR’s B2B PR team, Scott works with a diverse range of clients, including Cooksongold, QED, and Offshore Electronics.

Lucy Khattak PR and Content Executive
Lucy Khattak PR and Content Executive
After enjoying ten years as a regional news reporter, specialising in human interest stories, Lucy decided it was time to turn her writing talents to PR and joined WPR in 2024.
Fully NCTJ-qualified, with a degree in English and creative writing and a masters in newspaper journalism, Lucy is passionate about bringing stories to life and sharing them with the world.
Lucy is now a member of WPR’s consumer PR team, harnessing her creative skills to produce enthralling copy and ideas for clients including Care UK and Redrow.

Hema Chumber Senior PR and Content Executive
Hema Chumber Senior PR and Content Executive
Hema joined WPR at the beginning of 2026, bringing a wealth of B2B tech PR experience, across the fintech, HR tech, quantum, cloud and AI sectors. Her skillset is rooted in fast-paced London agency life, which has seen her secure multiple PR opportunities for clients with the likes of Forbes, Tech.EU and VentureBeat.
With an honours degree in multimedia journalism, Hema’s strategic newsroom mindset allows her to deliver exception support as part of the B2B PR team at WPR, working with clients including Mitsubishi, IMI, Eschbach, TerraQuest and LFP.

Deontaye Osazuwa Senior PR and Content Executive
Deontaye Osazuwa Senior PR and Content Executive
Deontaye joined WPR in 2025, bringing a wealth of experience across trade, construction and the built environment. Her skillset has been forged in the fast-paced environments of agency life and led to a talent in building strong relationships between her clients and the media.
Deontaye excels at ensuring important stories shaping the industry are placed with the right publication for maximum impact, delivering consistent and reliable coverage. Providing audiences with perceptive, expert commentary is what keeps Deontaye delivering above and beyond.

Taran Sangha Senior PR and Content Executive
Taran Sangha Senior PR and Content Executive
Taran joined WPR in 2025 following two years at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust where she managed day-to-day visitor and corporate communications activity, as well as external affairs, regularly securing top-tier broadcast and media coverage. She had also previously worked in an agency setting where she oversaw large-scale campaigns and assisted in managing client relationships.
As a member of WPR’s consumer team, Taran now works on accounts including Redrow, Care UK and Co-op Funeralcare.

Claire Griffin Outreach Specialist
Claire Griffin Outreach Specialist
Claire joined WPR in March 2024 after completing a Next Gen level one placement earlier in the year. Having previously worked in sales for a London-based publishing company, Claire brought with her a wealth of experience when it comes to building client relations.
With a degree from the University of Exeter in Liberal Arts, and a proficiency in Spanish (including spending a year studying abroad), Claire turned her talent for communications towards a career in PR. Now working as WPR’s outreach specialist, Claire’s time is shared between existing clients including Warner Hotels, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and Wilsonart, and being responsible for nurturing new relationships with prospective clients.

Scarlett Stevens Senior PR and Content Executive
Scarlett Stevens Senior PR and Content Executive
Scarlett joined WPR in 2024 after gaining experience in both agency and in-house roles. With a passion for crafting compelling narratives, Scarlett also enjoys building strong relationships with both clients and media.
As a member of WPR’s consumer team, Scarlett now works on accounts including Beaverbrooks, Fujifilm, Care UK and Co-op Funeralcare, regularly securing standout coverage across both national and regional media.

Stella Morrall Senior Content Executive
Stella Morrall Senior Content Executive
Stella joined WPR in 2023 after completing a joint-honours degree in English and Journalism at Birmingham City University.
With a passion for writing, Stella was keen to find a career that would allow her to blend her love of language with creating engaging content. A work placement during her time at university sparked an enthusiasm for B2B communications, and she expanded her skills by writing for magazines and news sites.
Now a senior content executive, Stella works with clients including Aggreko, REHAU and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

Kiera Eady PR and Content Manager
Kiera Eady PR and Content Manager
Kiera joined WPR in 2024, following two years at a PR agency working across multiple property client accounts. During this time, Kiera gained a PRCA-certified qualification in PR and comms, honed her industry-related skills, and developed a passion for building client relationships.
Now a member of WPR’s consumer team, Kiera works on accounts including Redrow, Care UK, West Midlands Safari Park and Triton.

Jack Blenkiron PR and Content Manager
Jack Blenkiron PR and Content Manager
Jack joined WPR in 2023 after graduating from the University of Birmingham with first class honours in business management. During his studies, Jack was introduced to public relations and grasped the opportunity to join WPR as a Next Gen intern in summer 2022, gaining industry experience that proved essential to his final year modules.
Having made a strong impression during his internship, Jack developed a passion for B2B PR, and returned to WPR to join the team permanently in 2023, working with clients such as Electrolux and Secure Trust Bank.

Joe Legge PR and Content Manager
Joe Legge PR and Content Manager
Joe joined WPR in 2022 as a junior PR and content executive, after completing his master’s degree at the University of Birmingham.
Prior to starting at WPR, Joe taught English for three years in Mexico while learning Spanish – an endeavour that WPR and the Live Free Fund is helping him continue.
As part of the B2B PR team at WPR, Joe works with clients across manufacturing, construction, HVAC and assurance.

Taylor Johnson PR and Content Manager
Taylor Johnson PR and Content Manager
Taylor joined WPR in 2024, bringing a strong background in consumer PR and considerable knowledge of the home and interiors sector. She thrives on the creative aspects of the role and has a proven track record of securing high-quality coverage in top consumer publications.
Dedicated to building great relationships with her clients, at WPR Taylor manages the press office for Beaverbrooks, Triton, Wilsonart, and Warner Hotels.

Emily Reeve Senior Designer
Emily Reeve Senior Designer
Emily joined the WPR design team in May 2024, having gained three year’s design experience working as a graphic designer for Birmingham based creative agencies.
With a BA Hons in graphic design and visual communication, Emily uses her digital skills and creative flair to craft design solutions across B2B and consumer brands.

Cathy Hardwick Senior Paid Media Manager
Cathy Hardwick Senior Paid Media Manager
Cathy joined WPR in 2022, bringing experience of managing social accounts across industries ranging from transport and hospitality to agriculture and health.
With a strong focus on paid social, she crafts thoughtful, results-driven campaigns that connect brands with the right audiences. Cathy combines creativity with a strategic approach, ensuring every campaign is engaging, effective, and aligned with broader business goals.
Beyond paid social, Cathy’s background in digital marketing, content writing, and SEO helps her shape well-rounded strategies. She understands how social fits into the bigger marketing picture, creating campaigns that don’t just drive engagement, they help businesses grow.

Ellie Cwietkow Senior Designer
Ellie Cwietkow Senior Designer
Ellie joined the WPR design team in July 2019 following four years’ design experience in agency environments. Ellie graduated with a BA Hons in Illustration and combines this knowledge with her exceptional photography skills to create standout assets for a number of B2B and B2C brands.

Andy Gorman Senior Paid Acquisition and Data Manager
Andy Gorman Senior Paid Acquisition and Data Manager
Andy is a certified Google Ads and Bing Ads professional with over a decade’s experience – from both agency and in-house environments – in delivering pay-per-click campaigns nationally and internationally, and managing sizeable monthly budgets.
A specialist in website conversion rate optimisation and website user-journey planning, Andy has expert knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Looker Studio and Microsoft Power BI reporting, and how to use that reporting data to pinpoint areas of potential business growth.

Sam Brown PR Director
Sam Brown PR Director
Sam joined WPR in 2021 after a career in education, where he taught English.
A highly motivated and creative professional, Sam specialises in consumer PR. His broad portfolio spans multiple sectors, supporting leading brands including Volvo, Fujifilm, Redrow and Care UK. In his day-to-day role, Sam manages fast-paced press offices and devises creative campaigns that leave a lasting impression.
During his time at WPR, Sam has built strong relationships with journalists and broadcasters, delivering outstanding results for his clients, and establishing himself as a skilled PR specialist – a remarkable shift from his days in the classroom!

Pete Bowers PR and Content Director
Pete Bowers PR and Content Director
Pete joined WPR in 2023 with more than a decade of PR experience both in Parliament and agency settings.
His specialisms span a range of B2B sectors, including considerable knowledge of professional services. Pete particularly enjoys the challenge of translating complex technical subjects into engaging content that delivers on clients’ strategic goals.
In autumn 2022, Pete was awarded Chartered PR Practitioner status by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

Joe Price-Moore PR Director
Joe Price-Moore PR Director
Curious by nature and strategic by design, Joe is a communications professional with a global outlook and a passion for navigating complex narratives across sectors, audiences, and borders.
With experience spanning agency and in-house roles, Joe’s master’s in diplomacy from the University of Birmingham, combined with a sharp eye on current affairs, helps him connect the dots between policy, public sentiment, and stakeholder priorities, particularly in the evolving energy landscape.
As a member of WPR’s B2B PR team, Joe brings clarity, creativity, and confidence to the table and currently works with companies including Baxi, Holcim and RenEnergy.

Céline Bisson PR Director
Céline Bisson PR Director
Céline joined WPR in 2018 to work across some of the agency’s biggest consumer PR accounts. Since then, she has established herself as a hybrid PR specialist, juggling technical B2C and B2B accounts across a range of sectors, from healthcare and leisure to engineering and sustainability.
With a strong media relations background, Celine’s experience includes developing global PR strategies for safety charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation and executing national brand awareness and link-building campaigns for the likes of Care UK, My Home Move Conveyancing and Co-op Funeralcare.

Ricco Leung PR Director
Ricco Leung PR Director
Ricco arrived at WPR in 2021, bringing with him more than a decade’s agency experience. During his career to date, he has worked across industries such as plumbing and heating, construction and building, and engineering and manufacturing, gaining valuable knowledge of these specialist areas, including in sub-sectors such as die casting, surface plating and finishing.
Experienced in global campaigns, product launches, whitepapers and long form thought leadership, social media and media relations, Ricco now works on WPR’s B2B team.

George Moss Design Director
George Moss Design Director
Our in-house design team is led by design director George Moss. George has extensive commercial design experience, working in agency and in-house roles for brands known internationally.
George is always keen to push the boundaries of design to produce creatives that surpass client expectations. He believes a good concept is just as important as the execution, which is why the design team works closely with the wider agency to blend inspired ideas with aesthetic impact.

Tom Went Content Director
Tom Went Content Director
Tom is a content specialist experienced in B2B PR and publishing. Before joining WPR, he worked with clients in facilities management, corporate real estate, workplace design, technology and financial services.
Specialising in long-form research reports and white papers, Tom turns technical subject matter into accessible campaign content that helps to generate leads and position clients as industry thought leaders.
Tom works across WPR’s B2B portfolio, supporting the team with campaign messaging, research and content creation.

Rob Lewis Paid Social Director
Rob Lewis Paid Social Director
Rob is a paid social performance marketing specialist with seven years’ experience buying media across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and, more recently, TikTok for both major B2C and B2B brands.
Using a data driven approach, Rob delivers holistic, results orientated paid social strategy with a focus on direct response revenue and lead generation for clients.
Keenly aware of the fast-moving social landscape, Rob prides himself on being able to translate marketing best practice to the latest social media platforms to move the needle for clients’ businesses.

Beth Hendley PR Director
Beth Hendley PR Director
Specialising in consumer PR, Beth has seven years’ experience in the home, lifestyle and retail sectors. Having started her career in a digital and PR hybrid role, Beth has experience of developing and implementing PR strategies that maximise both online and offline channels. Demonstrating a hands-on approach, Beth has built an enviable list of media contacts throughout her career, spanning national and regional titles.
At WPR, Beth works with brands including Greene King and Redrow Homes, ensuring both strategic campaign and day-to-day activity is effectively executed so brands reach the right people at the right time.

Rachael Heise Senior PR Director
Rachael Heise Senior PR Director
With more than a decade’s experience in PR and events, Rachael specialises in developing and delivering creative campaigns for some of WPR’s leading consumer clients. These include Redrow, Volvo and Care UK – the UK’s largest independent provider of health and social care.
As well as imparting strategic advice to clients with nationwide outlets, Rachael has a network of press contacts that is second to none. Her hands-on approach means she knows how to capture the attention of both the national and regional press, and where best to place a story for maximum effect.
Support Team

Philippa Crosthwaite Marketing Director
Philippa Crosthwaite Marketing Director
Pip has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications, gained through agency and in-house roles across a variety of industries. As WPR’s marketing director she is responsible for making sure we practise what we preach, communicating what we offer and sharing the stories of our success with as much passion as we demonstrate for our clients.
She took on her current role in 2021 but Pip has known the WPR team for many years, having first joined for a student placement during her PR degree and then beginning her career here as graduate account executive over two decades ago.

Melanie Palmer HR Manager
Melanie Palmer HR Manager
Mel joined WPR more than 20 years ago and has been WPR’s HR manager since 2012.
In addition to being CIPD Level 3 qualified, Mel is a trained first aider and mental health first aider. The first port of call for all recruitment enquiries, she liaises with agencies and universities on a regular basis and, once applicants become a part of the WPR team, Mel is responsible for integrating them into the business with a comprehensive induction process, regularly checking in on their progress.
Working behind the scenes, Mel is also responsible for ensuring WPR is health and safety compliant, managing the safe running and maintenance of the fabulous period building that we are proud to call the WPR office.

Sally Price Marketing Executive
Sally Price Marketing Executive
Sally holds the notable distinction of being WPR’s first ever employee, originally working as PA to WPR’s founder Julia Willoughby. Over the subsequent three decades, Sally has been an integral member of WPR’s support team, overseeing the administrative organisation of the agency for many years.
In her current role, Sally works on the marketing team with a remit that spans everything from maintaining the company website and designing new case studies, to creating WPR’s newsletter, managing the database and developing award entries. Her creative eye and meticulous attention to detail make her a valuable member of the team.

Nic Grant Senior Finance Assistant
Nic Grant Senior Finance Assistant
Nic has worked at WPR for 12 years. She is responsible for the smooth running of the sales ledger, client billing and cash flow. She holds responsibility for supporting Don, the finance and operations director, and liaising with team members on the requirements of the company’s financial processes.
Her experience and knowledge have been gained through working in a variety of sectors, including service, legal, engineering and manufacturing, and she is fully AAT qualified. Nic also enjoys assisting on the WPR charity committee and being creative with fun charity activities.

Jayne Stanion Team Wellbeing and Client Care Lead
Jayne Stanion Team Wellbeing and Client Care Lead
Jayne leads our team wellbeing programme, ensuring our Thrive and mental health first aid activities are industry leading. Her friendly personality and passion for all things relating to health and wellbeing make her ideally suited to her role and she is genuinely committed to supporting our team.
As the head of WPR’s Thrive committee, Jayne organises a raft of initiatives with the team’s mental health in mind and arranges a varied programme of events. Jayne is also a first aider, mental health first aider and fire warden. She has been on numerous charity committees, working with others to raise money for causes close to WPR’s heart and is currently working with the Ladywood Community Project.
When she’s not looking after us, Jayne also plays a key role with our clients, helping ensure their experience with WPR is a memorable one.

Nicki Ewen Office Manager
Nicki Ewen Office Manager
As our office manager, Nicki uses her wealth of administrative and organisational experience to ensure the WPR office runs like clockwork and provide valuable support to the whole team.
If you visit or contact us, Nicki will almost certainly be the first person you speak to. Acting as our welcoming first point of contact, Nicki makes sure our clients and guests have the best possible experience whether they’re visiting us in person, or getting in touch via email or telephone.



















