Cockpit, London’s main centre for up to date craft, has introduced the appointment of Jonathan Burton as its new CEO.
He replaces Annie Warburton, who stepped down in December 2023, and can assume his function at Cockpit in late April 2024.
His expertise and engagement within the arts and tradition sector is mirrored in his advertising and marketing roles at Tate and at English Nationwide Opera, his eight years as Director of the London Artwork Truthful and 6 years at London Craft Week.
In 2023, Cockpit obtained the Show It: Social Influence Award on the 2023 UK Social Enterprise Awards and accomplished a £3.24m renovation at its Deptford Creekside studios.
Burton mentioned: “I’m delighted to be becoming a member of Cockpit at this necessary juncture and I’m very a lot trying ahead to working with the staff and neighborhood of makers in Bloomsbury and Deptford.
“Cockpit is formidable and has already achieved a lot in supporting and selling craft and makers. Collectively there’s much more we are able to do to succeed in and help crafts individuals, and interact the subsequent technology in making.”
Davina Mallinckrodt, chair of the board of trustees, added: “We’re excited to have Jonathan main Cockpit at this necessary stage in our 30-year historical past as a charity that helps construct inventive companies, by offering studio area, enterprise incubation and mentoring for skilled makers.
“Cockpit is a beacon of excellence in up to date craft. Our skill to supply much-needed studio area and help for rising expertise depends on the fervour and dedication of our staff and the help of so many funders and organisations who see the way forward for craft abilities as important to the ecosystem of the Artistic Industries.”