Anna Coverdale is a Director of TIME + SPACE, destination developers delivering transformational placemaking through experience clustering. With more than 30 years’ experience in strategic communications, business development and the built environment, Anna has played a pivotal role in shaping the reputation and public profile of some of the UK’s most high-profile regeneration and placemaking projects.
Anna leads on brand strategy and communications for The Production Village and Northern Studios in Hartlepool, while driving new business development and external communications. Her work focuses on championing the role of the creative industries in shaping places, attracting investment, and generating sustainable economic and cultural value.
As former co-founder of communications consultancy Coverdale Barclay, she led strategic communications for landmark developments and destinations including Manchester City Centre, Wembley Park and London’s Carnaby Street, helping to shape their identity, positioning, and wider public narrative.
Anna has mentored communications professionals across theatre, music and fashion and was previously a committee member of the Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF).