Empower the next generation of craft

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.

Madeleine has previously supported over 200 makers on their creative and professional development at the Crafts Council where she was also responsible for their retail showcase development and exhibition sales.

Madeleine has worked in jewellery retail and galleries and has a degree in Jewellery from Middlesex University.

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Cockpit CEO Annie Warburton

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.

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Head of Marketing & Digital

Amy Cooper-Wright

Amy joined Cockpit in 2023, bringing over 15 years experience as a creative producer, graphic designer and visual storyteller.

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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.

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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.

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