Overseeing the Museum's sales and operations team, Wetherell will be responsible for the development of spaces for evening event opportunities, daytime conferences and whole venue takeovers for filming and events.
Robert Wetherell comments, "This is a time of exciting change and redevelopment for the museum and I'm so proud to be a part of helping shape its future. It's vital for me that guests can engage with our collections and it is fantastic we can tell our clients that they are directly supporting the incredible research the Museum carries out exploring the rich biodiversity of Earth.
"The upcoming launch of the new-look Hintze Hall, with the vast blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling, is sure to create an incredible impact for guests as they enter the iconic room and I look forward to unveiling the space once again."
In addition to Wetherell's appointment, the venue hire team has appointed events executive Vicky Moran, who with previous experience at another listed building in London, will assist with the growth and development of client accounts, new events enquiries and maintaining relationships with the esteemed roster of clients.
(Jim Evans)
