Head of Operations

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.

Fabienne is an entrepreneurial business leader bringing with her 12+ years’ experience in media, operational businesses, and property.

As an entrepreneur and executive consultant, over the past five years Fabienne has created and lead award winning brands across co-working, child & adult care, hospitality and design, whose key focus was adapting to the changing way we work, whilst creating community-based platforms that meet the needs for great-design and a clear-eyed purpose.

Fabienne has been a regular speaker and judge at events such as Clerkenwell Design Week, Urban Living and The Frame Awards.

Other members of 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.

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.

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.

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.