Anna Cornelius

Anna Cornelius is a seasoned communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in cultural and academic institutions. Currently serving as the Head of Communications and Marketing for Wellcome Collection since March 2022, Anna is part of the senior leadership team focused on human health initiatives and aims to foster an anti-ableist and anti-racist organization. Previously, Anna held strategic communications roles at UCL, including Head of Communications, Strategy and Planning, and Communications and Marketing Manager for UCL Culture, where Anna significantly enhanced the university’s public profile through effective marketing campaigns. Earlier career roles include Communications and Engagement Manager at Tate and National Galleries of Scotland, Communications Manager at Artichoke Trust, and various positions in marketing and communications across festivals and cinema venues. Anna holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford and an MLitt in Medieval and Renaissance Studies from the University of Glasgow.