Heather manages all financial matters in the company. She has extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of the business. 

           
She started her career as a teacher, then joined the business world as Personal Assistant to the Export Director of a large manufacturing company in Italy, dealing with key High Street accounts in the UK and Germany.   She speaks fluent Italian.  On return to the UK she was Constituency secretary for the Member of Parliament for NW Leeds.

                 
Heather has a personal commitment to Open Arms Infant Home in Malawi and is currently Chairman of the UK Board of Trustees.  Visit www.openarmsmalawi.org –  this is a charity which receives Papini’s support.  She also supports Cancer Research UK and is a ‘Friend’ of the Wetherby group.