A specialist in sustainable development and public policy, she leads the development and delivery of complex multi-million-pound projects to help organisations deliver transformative change. A Lewisham resident, Sarah has a passion for contemporary craft and is an enthusiastic amateur potter, focusing on thrown functional domestic ware.
Trustee
Sarah Samuel
Sarah is a management consultant in the Public Services practice at PA Consulting, having previously worked in central government for over a decade.
“I am thrilled to be on the board of Cockpit having enjoyed being a visitor for many years. It is a privilege to have a global leader in the creative economy at the heart of our community. I am looking forward to working with the board and the team to continue inspiring and fostering the next generation of makers and local talent.”
Other members of cockpit
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.