Our Trustees
Sydney Levinson FCCA ACA FRSA
Chair of Trustees
Sydney is a partner with a London based firm of Chartered Accountants with over 20 years experience in instilling a sense of business into the Creative Sector, Social Enterprise and Social Innovation. Sydney lectures widely on this topic for the Royal College of Art and other universities. He is also actively involved with the ICA, the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths, Knowmads in the Netherlands and the Design Trust.
"Through my passion for the Creative Sector I have been inspired over the years by the difference that Cockpit has made, and continues to make in helping businesses grow. I also take great pride in the way that Cockpit itself has transformed from being just studio space into a fully-fledged social enterprise."
Michael Bedward
Michael is an Independent Creative Industries Business Consultant and a Creative Enterprise Management Lecturer. Before setting up his own consultancy, he held management positions at NESTA, the BBC and within the Telecommunications sector. Michael has an MBA and an MA in Communications Policy and Regulation and is an accredited Business Adviser.
"I am delighted to be a Trustee of Cockpit Arts, a unique social enterprise that espouses and delivers practical business support to a wide range of truly talented designer-makers. Cockpit Arts' remit is one that I fully endorse as an Independent Creative Industries Business Consultant."
Andrew Logan
Andrew is one of Britain's principal sculptural artists and his work is featured in collections the world over including the National Portrait Gallery London, the Australian Gallery of National Art Sydney and the Costume Institute Metropolitan Museum New York.
Lucy Carver
Lucy read English at Cambridge and following a successful marketing career now manages "The Bigger Picture" for Sky - this includes corporate responsibility, accessibility, action on the environment and support of the Arts and Sports. BSkyB is one of the largest corporate supporters of Arts in the UK, including Sky Arts' partnerships with public art producers Artichoke, the English National Ballet and the Hay Festival.
"I am thrilled to be Trustee of Cockpit Arts - a truly creative, trend setting organisation which, through their support and nurturing of designer-makers, significantly contributes to the UK cultural sphere."
Jane Grier
Jane Grier has worked within the financial services industry for over 25 years, first with a US Bank and now for a European Bank performing a variety of roles including Sales, Marketing and Branding, Product Development, Customer Service, Project Management and more recently Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering. Jane chairs the Fundraising Committee at Cockpit Arts.
"Cockpit provides a unique mix of introducing beautiful, handcrafted products to a broad audience whilst nurturing the designer-makers' development of core business skills. I applaud their passion and enthusiasm to teach, support, guide and encourage our next wave of designers, business leaders and future entrepreneurs!"
Iain MacLennan
Iain is currently Technology Partner for Barclays Global Commercial Products. He has worked in the Investment Banking Technology arena for the last 12 years and has previously held positions at Deutsche Bank, ING Barings and Swiss Banking Corporation. Iain is a graduate of the University of Glasgow and holds both a Doctorate in Materials Behavior and a Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
Stuart Newey
Stuart has worked within the financial services sector for over 25 years in a number of varied roles including front line retail, IT, operational and general management. For the last 9 years Stuart has worked at Coutts & Co where he is currently leading a company wide change programme. Stuart has an MBA from Warwick.
"It's a privilege to be part of the Cockpit arts team; they are a powerhouse of talent which is helping secure the creative future of this country".
Siân Prime
Siân is a trainer, facilitator, coach and consultant and is actively involved in developing cultural leaders and creative entrepreneurs. Siân has worked for Natverkstan and Globalverkstan in Goteborg, IIMB in Bangalore and nationally for the Arts Council England, NESTA and Goldsmiths College among others.
Andrew Readman
A graduate of Oxford University and qualified solicitor - Andrew works in London and Tokyo. His office, Film Finances (Japan) Ltd (a joint venture with Film Finances Inc), provides risk management and strategic business advice to financiers and film producers in Asia.
"Cockpit is an inspiration in its energetic mix of business and creativity. The organisation and its members continue to set the standard in the industry and are fantastic examples of what can be achieved with designer makers."
Paul Perlin FRSA
Paul is a Chartered Accountant in practice and runs his own firm, Paul Perlin & Co, in London. He has particular long-term experience of the creative sector and is a visiting lecturer at the Royal College of Art.
