Programme Coordinator
Emma Sims
Emma coordinates Cockpit’s business development programmes, supporting makers to establish and grow their practices. Before joining Cockpit Emma worked in energy efficiency, facilitating programmes building dialogue and networks between European Member States. Drawing on her background in energy, Emma is Cockpit’s Green Champion.
Other members of cockpit
CEO
Annie Warburton
Annie joined Cockpit as Chief Executive in 2018. Previously Creative Director at the Crafts Council, she has 20 years’ experience as a cultural leader and social entrepreneur.
Projects Coordinator
Maxine Clark
Maxine coordinates Cockpit’s awards, careers and young people’s programmes. She holds an MA in contemporary craft and is a Weston Jerwood Creative Fellow.
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. She returns from maternity leave in April 2022.