Emma Wilcox

With thirty years’ experience in the cultural and creative industries, Emma’s specialism is in purposeful placemaking, delivering culture-led regeneration with equity and relevance. Her expertise has been honed across a wide range of roles, most recently as the founding Director of Creative Estuary, as a consultant to local government and to arts and cultural organisations including Turner Contemporary, Creative Folkestone and Culture Trust Luton. She has senior executive experience, leading complex projects and programmes, as well as a track record as a creative producer. 

Emma is an experienced board member and Chair with Non-executive Director and committee experience across public and not-for profit sectors. She is trustee of Clowns Without Borders, Chair of Creative Newham’s Place Partnership Advisory Board and an advisor to the Sea for Yourself commissioning programme in Plymouth. 

Emma is firmly committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring that diverse voices and those with lived experience are engaged in shaping relevant and meaningful solutions to the challenges and opportunities they face. Emma is a Fellow of the RSA and a member of Women on Boards.