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.
Other members of cockpit
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.