Ants, like this Formica sp. are among the best project managers. They cooperate with each other on massive projects, and sometimes work with different species. Ants, like this Formica sp. are among the best project managers. They cooperate with each other on massive projects, and sometimes work with different species.

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Our team

A business group embedded in a museum culture, our team combines experience gained over many years in the museum, attractions and leisure industries with the expertise required to deliver top-class science and entertainment experiences.

Roles and expertise

Drawing on the Natural History Museum's dynamic public engagement and education programmes, and its status as a world leader in scientific research, we offer clients a unique and invaluable resource, including:

  • Science communication and research
  • Public programming, including exhibitions, events and virtual offers
  • Project and operations management
  • Marketing and public relations
  • Commercial development, including secondary spend opportunities

Our flexible approach means that each project team is tailored to the client's requirements, from individual animatronic sales to entire new visitor destinations.

Our team

Select a link below to read the biographies of some of the senior members of the Planning and Design Consulting team.

  • Audrey O'Connell Head of Planning and Design Consulting
  • Gordon Rankmore Head of Interpretation and Design
  • Adam Sanders Business Development Manager and Account Manager
  • Ruth Champion Systems and Operations Manager
  • Steven Swaby Senior Researcher and Content Developer
  • Verity Swan, Researcher and Content Developer
  • Lucy Andrews, Creative Planner
  • Sofie Davis, Interpretation Developer
  • Anna Cowen, Office Manager
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Contact us

Planning and Design Consulting
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5767
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Adam Sanders
Business Development and Account Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5767
Email us

Audrey O'Connell
Head of Planning and Design Consulting
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5397
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