Leading design consultancy, Mather & Co has further strengthened its offer in the museums sector with the appointment to its design team of Sarah Clarke (30).

Sarah has worked in the museums sector for the past nine years since graduating from Cambridge University with a History of Art degree and has been involved in the design and management of some of the country's leading visitor attractions.

Her impressive and varied portfolio includes the Churchill War Rooms, a branch of the Imperial War Museum; the British Music Experience at London's O2, an interactive museum of popular music and, most recently, two years as exhibitions manager at the Natural History Museum. Sarah has also previously worked with Mather & Co as a freelance design consultant on the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum project.

Based in Tooting, Sarah will provide design support for Mather & Co's growing client base in the south of England as well as playing a key role in the company's ongoing new business development. Commenting on her appointment she said: "Mather & Co is a great design team with a growing reputation and I'm delighted to be working with them again on several exciting, high profile projects."

Managing director Chris Mather added: "We have tracked Sarah's career development since she first worked with us at Wimbledon. Her all round design skills and, in particular, her track record in the museums sector make her a valuable addition to our design team at a time of significant business growth."