Sarah Beams currently serves as Managing Director and Research Director at Maru/Matchbox, overseeing new business development, solution architecture, and stakeholder engagement for client programs since January 2012. Previously, Sarah held the title of Associate Director, delivering strategic projects for high-profile clients in the Financial Services sector. Earlier experience includes roles as Senior Research Manager, Research Manager, and Senior Research Analyst at the Office for National Statistics, contributing to the analysis of the 2009 Rehearsal Address Register for the 2011 Census. Sarah began a career in research at Elmbridge Borough Council, implementing data capture methodologies for recycling campaigns. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Southampton and A levels from Heathside Sixth Form.