The renowned auction house, Christie’s, announced their new CEO, who will be replacing Guillaume Cerutti. Bonnie Brennan is the new CEO of the company. Brennan has been associated with Christie’s for the past 13 years and will assume the role from 1st February. The Pinault family, who also owns major stakes in brands like Gucci, YSL, Balenciaga, and others through the private entity Kering SA, owns Christie’s.
Guillaume Cerutti’s Journey
Cerutti has been the CEO of Christie’s since 2017. For the past 8 years of his running the company, he has contributed to the growth and stability of Christie’s. Under his leadership, the company has seen exceptional breakthroughs in the market of international art and luxury. The artworks have crossed the highest sale collections in auctions and expanded the business geographically and category-wise as well.
After stepping down from the CEO position, Cerutti will now monitor the artistic and cultural activities of Artemis, a company under the Pinault Family’s holding. Cerutti has expressed his gratitude for the wonderful eight years he has served as chief executive officer. Furthermore, he thanked François Pinault and François-Henri Pinault for their support and the exciting new role he is offered. He also praised Bonnie Brennan for her recent accomplishments and her leadership role at Christie’s.
The new CEO of Christie’s
Bonnie Brennan joined Christie’s in 2012. During her tenure, she served in various leadership roles and also secured many celebrated auction moments at Christie’s. She has also done record-breaking sales of the iconic collections of Ann and Gordon Getty, Barney Ebsworth, and more. During her years, she has implemented strategies that also catered to younger and more diverse audiences.
Brennan expressed her excitement about her new role as CEO and expanding Christie’s to a new era. She applauded Cerutti’s leadership and the eight years of leading Christie’s business growth. Christie’s has a legacy of 259 years, and Brennan is grateful to continue that legacy and connect art with a passionate audience.
In conclusion, the leadership change will evolve Christie’s and Pinault’s family art collections and further enhance business strategies. The legacy of the company will continue to bring exceptional art to an audience that enjoys it. Cerutti will continue to monitor Artemis and Brennan to lead Christie’s from February 1st.
