CEO at Cockpit Arts
Annie Warburton is CEO at Cockpit, London’s leading contemporary craft studios and an award-winning social enterprise, home to 150 makers and designers. She is also a presenter, writer and TEDx speaker on craft, culture and design.
Annie joined Cockpit following five years as Creative Director at the Crafts Council, where she directed exhibitions, education, research and innovation programmes.
From 2019-2021 Annie chaired the Government’s expert panel developing the new T-Level qualification in craft and design. She is a member of the Creative UK Council, the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Associate Member of the Artworkers Guild, and an Associate at Newnham College, Cambridge.