Katie Whirledge - founder/director
Katie founded Papillon at her kitchen table in 2010, following 20 years’ experience as a journalist, advertising executive, copywriter and PR consultant. She’s seen and (almost!) done it all, and now divides her time between the cosmopolitan Walton-on-Trent and London (where she’s on first name terms with everyone at the restaurants in Euston Station). Clients love Katie because she's commercial, confident and entirely entertaining. We love her because she’s always buying us lunch from The Swan.
Jonathan Boddy – crisis and media communications partner
Jonathan is our crisis guru, a veteran who in the past 20 years has managed every scenario you could possibly imagine. As a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Jonathan is reassuringly calm is a crisis but does a great job emulating Jeremy Paxman during media training sessions.
Jenny Holden - director
Having worked in PR (in-house and consultancy side) for 20 years, Jenny's experience spans the health and wellbeing sectors as well as construction, property, hospitality, food, beauty, clothing, childcare and travel.
In addition to traditional PR, Jenny has a wealth of knowledge in social media and influencer-led marketing, e-comms, event management and press launches.
Outside of work, Jenny enjoys reading books, newspaper and magazines, yoga and cooking.
Samantha Smith – account manager
Sam discovered Papillon after liking a positive and inspiring LinkedIn post from a previous Papillon employee and wanted to be a part of the team from that very moment. With a great digital mindset, Sam likes to rise to a challenge whether that's email marketing, social media or volunteering for online charity projects.
If she's not watching police programmes, she's burying herself into a good book and acting on stage. Oh, and she's also an avid lover of green tea.
Amie Blockley – account executive
Amie has recent experience as a Primary School teacher, a degree in Psychology with Education Studies as well as a PGDE in Educational Leadership. She is also experienced in charities and student representation and has been recently elected as a Trustee of the YMCA in Burton-Upon-Trent. She is a fast learner and here to make a difference.
A lover of coffee, podcasts and yoga, in her spare time Amie is a drummer and singer in a cover band called Queen Day.
Amanda Knight - business director
Shrewd. Sharp. Scottish. Amanda is our business director, who’s been working behind the scenes at Papillon since our inception. Her capable hands not only ensure the budgets are balanced and the bills are paid, but her background as a businesswoman and marketing consultant helps to direct the future of Papillon.