Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / Show Bonnie Brennan - President, Christie's Americas - Innovating In Luxury Goods, Auction & Philanthropy
Bonnie Brennan is President of Christie's Americas, part of the Christie's global art and luxury business and auction house network ( https://www.christies.com/ ). Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business, renowned and trusted for its expert live and online auctions, as well as it's bespoke private sales. Christie’s offers a full portfolio of global services to its clients, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s has a physical presence in 46 countries, throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. It also is the only international auction house authorized to hold sales in mainland China (Shanghai). Ms. Brennan previously served as the Chairman of business development, as well as Senior Vice President and Senior Director, head of trusts, estates and wealth management services, in the Chairman’s office. Before joining Christie’s in 2012, Ms. Brennan had over 15 years in the auction business in a variety of marketing and leadership roles. A graduate of Northwestern University, Ms. Brennan holds a B.A. in art history and communications. In addition to her leadership role at Christie’s, Ms. Brennan also sits on a number of boards including the board of trustees for the Cristo Rey New York High School, as well as the Advisory Council for Calvary Hospital and the Planned Giving Advisory Council for the New York Historical Society.