This was seen as an opportunity for a truly global search which we ran from London – seeking the sector leaders in public programmes and exhibition design from across the natural and physical science museums and wider institutions with 3D collections. The role was seen as highly interesting and a special opportunity – with many noting it could be someone’s calling card for the rest of their career. We had interest globally with a number of candidates from North America, Europe and Australasia. The appointed candidate was Juliette Frisch, previously undertaking a similar role at the Peabody Essex Museum in the US and having worked before that at the V&A in London leading a major gallery restoration.