Emma Wilcox
EW Associates
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, including as the founding Director of Creative Estuary, as a consultant to local government and to arts and cultural organisations. She has senior executive experience, leading complex projects and programmes, as well as a track record as a creative producer. Since April 2025 she has been Interim Executive Director at Creative Folkestone, a leading place-based cultural regeneration charity, with a portfolio of over 90 residential, retail and commercial properties, for culture and creative use. She was recently appointed Interim Executive Director of People United an arts charity based in East Kent working with coastal communities to co-design creative projects powered by care.
Emma is an experienced board member and Chair with Non-executive Director and committee experience across public and not-for profit sectors. She is Chair of Clowns Without Borders UK, 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 qualified coach.
