Anna Rutherford

Chief Executive Officer @Design West

Bristol, GB

Since my arrival as Director in Summer 2018, I have led a comprehensive programme of transformation, raising the profile of the organisation & leading a brand transition from The Architecture Centre to Design West. Focussed on the importance of design & placemaking across the region - Highlights include:* Establishing Design Services in partnership with WECA, B & NES, Bristol, South Glos & North Som to raise the bar for placemaking.* Exponential growth in audiences for our world class programmes.* Securing the future of the organisation and raising funds for an ambitious new phase of capital transformation.* Building new partnerships including: English Heritage, Landscape Institute, University of Bristol, Arnolfini, Arup, YTL, Festival of Ideas.

University of Bristol

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Warwick

Bachelor of Science (BSc)