The team behind the agency

  • Simon Davies
  • Paul Turner
  • Gerry Postlethwaite
  • Joanna Papadopoulos
  • Emma Atkinson
  • Andrew Marsh
  • Mark Collins
  • Alex Moore
  • Charlotte Smith
  • Helen White
  • Rob Fielder
  • Lou Every
  • Lynne Parnell
  • Dawn Butler
  • Claire Sokolowski
  • Kate Hammer
  • Chris Laughton
  • Rachel Morton


It’s the people that makes DogStar what it is. We’re a diverse and experienced bunch with complementary skills that span branding, graphic design, advertising, marketing, PR and digital. From this core team we put together project teams that can be supported by our well-established network of specialists across planning, research, public affairs, photography, copywriting and technology. At the end of the day we’re friendly, down-to-earth, hard-working and can be trusted to deliver quality work.


Joanna Papadopoulos

Joanna Papadopoulos

Client Services Director

Joanna has overall responsibility for client servicing and project management. She has over nine years experience working client-side within local authorities and has an extensive understanding of the issues faced, and lends great support to our clients on that level.