Meet The Team

The Big Fish

Paul Airey

Paul is one of Piranha’s Account Directors and was one of the company’s founders. Since earning his degree in Marketing in 1990, Paul went on to obtain the CIM Diploma in Marketing and has amassed a wealth of experience in project management, marketing strategy, brand development and much more.

With experience stretching back over 25 years, Paul is fundamental to Piranha’s daily operations and takes the lead on marketing strategy for many of the company’s largest clients.

Back in 2001, Paul co-founded Piranha Advertising & Marketing Solutions with business partners Don, Tessa and Peter, assuming his role of Account Director at the same time.

His key areas of expertise include:

-Marketing consultancy
-Marketing strategy
-Campaign strategy and tactics
-Media planning and booking
-Customer profiling business targeting
-Account and project management
-Print buying

Paul’s knowledge base and business drive has resulted in Piranha earning many accolades over the years, including the notable title of Lancashire Chamber New Business of the Year back in 2003 and – more recently – 2018’s Best Strategic Digital Marketing Agency for Lancashire.

Of the company’s latest award, he had this to say:

“We know that successful marketing of all types needs strategy and planning. Piranha approaches all its work in an intelligent way to maximise our customers’ results. It’s fantastic to have that work recognised with another prestigious award. Here’s to the next one!”

With the help of Paul’s expertise, Piranha has been running effective digital and traditional marketing campaigns from the heart of Preston for over 17 years. When he’s not working, Paul enjoys cycling and planning his next Apline snowboarding trip.

Piranha offers free, no-obligation proposal meetings with its Account Directors. To find out how Paul can help your business succeed, don’t forget to book yours by calling 01772 888331!

The Big Fish

Don Fryer

Don Fryer is one of Piranha’s Account Directors and was a co-founder of the company way back in 2001.

After a successful career in the Royal Marines, Don earned his qualifications in graphic design and creative marketing techniques and began working with some of the region’s top advertising agencies.

In founding Piranha alongside Paul, Tessa and Peter, Don has added to the North West’s repertoire of outstanding digital agencies. With many years’ experience in project management, creative consultancy and marketing strategy, he is a real asset to the company and is responsible for many of its successes.

Don enjoys lasting relationships with many clients and has cultured for himself a strong knowledge base. This allows him achieve the best possible results for each client project he embarks on, covering everything from traditional marketing channels to social media and product launch campaigns.

He is also a respected member of the marketing community and has previously represented Piranha as a judge at Lancashire’s prestigious annual BIBA Awards.

His key areas of expertise include:

-Marketing consultancy
-Marketing strategy
-Campaign strategy and tactics
-Media planning and booking
-Customer profiling business targeting
-Account and project management
-Print buying
-Creative support

Working in tandem with the company’s other directors, Don provides guidance and direction to the studio and maintains relations with many of Piranha’s key clients.

Piranha offers free, no-obligation proposal meetings with its Account Directors. To find out how Don can help your business succeed, don’t forget to book yours by calling 01772 888331!

The Big Fish

Peter Bamber

Peter Bamber is currently Piranha’s Creative Director and has been one of the company’s shareholders ever since the business was launched back in 2001. As well as managing the company’s in-house studio of experts, he excels in the use of creative software as well as camerawork.

After graduating from Blackpool & the Fylde College with a degree in 1996, he went on to work with some of the region’s leading creative agencies before establishing Piranha alongside Paul, Don and Tessa five years later.

Peter’s creative background makes him Piranha’s authority on leaflet, brochure and corporate literature production as well as catalogues, direct mail, adverts and product packaging.

As the business’s Creative Director, he also heads its in-house graphic design department including managing the print, branding and other creative marketing direction for both regional and national clients.

Peter is also responsible for the output of Piranha’s creative and digital teams, ensuring client targets and deadlines are consistently met. His characteristic laugh also lights up the office on a daily basis!

Some of Peter’s key strengths are:

-Creative and art direction
-Website interface design
-Concept development
-Design and art working
-Advertising concepts and production
-Direct mail concepts

Using these skills, he ensures the company’s clients receive the high level of service they’ve come to expect.

Peter is instrumental in Piranha’s creative output. To see some of the studio’s previous work, why not check out some examples online today?

Piranha offers free, no-obligation proposal meetings with its Account Directors. To find out how Peter can help your business succeed, don’t forget to book yours by calling 01772 888331!