Nick Hartwright

Founder & CEO, Projekt

The Paul Smith Foundation x Projekt x CDNA

Nick Hartwright is the Founder and CEO of Projekt, a pioneering social enterprise that transforms underused buildings into affordable workspaces, studios, and collaborative hubs for artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and creative businesses.

Through landmark initiatives including Studio Smithfield and Green Rooms, the UK's first arts-led social enterprise hotel, Nick has created thriving ecosystems that enable creative talent to grow and succeed.

Passionate about the future of the creative industries, he works with public and private partners to develop innovative spaces that foster entrepreneurship, collaboration, and sustainable creative communities.