starters
Campfire is overflowing with experts in strategy, advertising, brand, direct, digital, DRTV and film creation.
We are one team of over 30 professionals united in making change happen.
our senior team
Paul Handley: CEO & Strategy partner
Over 30 years strategic experience including CEO and planning lead in four leading agencies. Paul has strategically supported over 50 organisations in multiple commercial and non-profit sectors.
Nick Thomas: Executive Creative Director
Nick’s specialism is creative strategy, proposition development and creating multi-media campaigns. His work has been recognised with 90 creative national and international awards.
Clare Pavey: Creative Director
Award-winning Creative Director Clare has created irresistibly compelling work for everything from chocolate bars to child sponsorship.
Helen Fleming: Planner
Helen has over 15 years’ experience in championing innovative solutions for her clients across a range of sectors from telecommunications, finance, beauty and the charity sector.
Alice Jones: Planner
Alice has produced communications and digital strategies for many leading UK charities, including Greenpeace, WaterAid, RNIB and Breast Cancer Now.
Sue Byde: Account Director
Sue has over 30 years agency experience working across all channels and has been instrumental in the long-term development of many Campfire clients.
Paula Lipscombe: Account Director
Paula has over 15 years agency experience working across all channels. She aims to forge fantastic working relationships with her clients and have some fun along the way.
Bex Wessel: Account Director
Bex has a wealth of experience across the utilities, pharmaceutical, tech and charity sectors with a specialism in bringing integrated campaigns to life.
Jess Thomas: Head of Film
Qualified in film production and animation, award-winning Jess is behind all of Campfire’s film, content and TV production.
Keith Wintle: Deputy Creative Director
Keith has produced outstanding creative solutions from online video content, major integrated national campaigns and award-winning DRTV commercials.
Matt Finlayson: Deputy Creative Director
Award-winning copywriter with over 25 years’ experience in advertising and direct marketing, Matt has written award winning copy for many of the UK’s best-known brands.
Sally Bird: Operations Manager
Positioned stage centre at Campfire, Sally has huge experience in keeping everything running on time and drama free.