OUR EXPERT TEAM ARE AT THE
HEART OF THE COCKPIT COMMUNITY
Staff
CEO
Jonathan Burton
A cultural leader specialising in fine art and craft, our CEO Jonathan Burton shapes Cockpit’s vision and drives our strategy.
Chief Operating Officer
Fabienne O’Neill
Fabienne leads on all aspects of business operations, including both operational and HR functions, in addition to property management, commercial development, future development and strategy.
Programme Coordinator
Lateefat Babalola
Tee coordinates all of the business support programmes delivered by Cockpit’s Business Incubation team.
Head of Business Incubation
David Crump
David leads our team of business coaches and trainers. He designs our in-house programme of business support and one-to-one coaching and leads Cockpit’s international consultancy service.
Business Incubation Programme Manager
Madeleine Furness
A trained coach, Madeleine plans and delivers our business development programmes and provides one-to-one coaching for studio holders.
Head of Marketing & Digital
Ashley Gerling
Ashley oversees all marketing and communications efforts at Cockpit, working closely with makers to share their unique stories and processes.
Financial Controller
Hugo Godfrey
Financial Controller at Cockpit since 2004, Hugo is a qualified accountant and is responsible for all areas of the organisation’s financial management.
Head of Operations - Maternity Cover
Emily Hills
Emily leads on all aspects of business operations, strategy, HR functions, property and studio management, project execution, health and safety and commercial development.
Studio Manager Deptford
Beckie Kingman
Beckie is the friendly face of Cockpit Studios Deptford – managing the studios and office facilities and handling the application process.
Studio Manager Bloomsbury
Adrian Lee
A practising artist and co-founder of contemporary art website Artvehicle, Adrian is the friendly face of Cockpit Studios Bloomsbury.
Events & Venue Coordinator
Sarah Odong
Sarah oversees venue hire and private tours as well as providing support for various events at Cockpit.
Open Studios Manager
Shital Pattani
Shital joined Cockpit in 2013 and manages the Open Studios events across both sites. Working closely with makers to showcase the excellence in their craft and at the same time, create an enjoyable experience for visitors.
Awards & Admissions Coordinator
Greta Rilletti-Zaltieri
Greta oversees all awards and admissions at Cockpit, with a focus on increasing the organisation’s diversity, inclusivity and accessibility.
Youth & Community Producer
Chris Webb
Chris oversees Cockpit’s youth and community engagement programmes. Before joining Cockpit, Chris led learning and engagement work for Crafts Council, Barbican, UCL Museums.
Board
Chair of Trustees
Davina Mallinckrodt
Long-standing supporter of craft and makers, Davina is a senior brand strategist, collaborating with many of the most successful international design companies, designers and architects.
Trustee
Bill Amberg
One of the most respected names in contemporary British leathercraft, Bill’s work in architecture and interiors over the last 30 years has grown in parallel with his iconic bag designs.
Trustee
Nishita Dewan
Director of CollaboratEQ, Nishita transforms organisations into collaborative trusted networks, supporting clients to design future-ready organisations.
Trustee
Lee Gage
Lee Gage is solicitor with broad commercial, data protection and intellectual property law experience, having worked with creative businesses in many sectors, most notably in the retail fashion.
Trustee
Darla-Jane Gilroy
Darla-Jane Gilroy is a British academic, fashion designer, futurologist and author.
Trustee
Patricia Godfrey
An aspiring jeweller, Patricia retired from a 25-year career as a partner in international law to focus on extending her portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles.
Trustee
Clarissa Hulse
Cockpit Alumna, Clarissa has built her textile brand into one the most respected in the UK. She has also worked as a visiting lecturer at Brighton University and consults on design licensing.
Trustee
David Moore
Prominent figure and creative force in the hospitality industry, David founded Michelin starred restaurant Pied à Terre in 1991. He is now a passionate consultant, regular fixture on TV and radio, and mentor for young chefs.
Trustee
Mehul Nathwani
Mehul is a business change and management consulting leader, helping shape organisations’ investment agendas and delivering innovative solutions from first ideas to final delivery.
Trustee
Sarah Samuel
Specialist in sustainable development and public policy, Sarah leads the delivery of complex multi-million-pound projects to help organisations deliver transformative change.
Trustee
Ian Smart
As an experienced director, adviser and executive coach, Ian works with an exciting range of businesses and people, bringing his insights and passion to help them achieve their potential and reach their objectives.
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