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CV

Sales Leadership. 12 years’ international experience leading teams to deliver sales and strategic outcomes. A diligent and trusted partner.
Relationship management. with a proven track record in long-term client development and effective stakeholder management.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SELF-EMPLOYED        CONSULTANT                                                                                                                        2022 - 

AUCKLAND BUSINESS OVERVIEW Using an objective lens to help businesses streamline their operations and improve their overall productivity. My services include analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to increase productivity and profitability. I work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and tailor my services to meet their specific goals.

CHRISTIE'S                REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR                                                                                2021 - 2022

HONG KONG BUSINESS OVERVIEW Christie’s is a world-leading, global art and luxury goods business with a physical presence throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, and flagships in New York, London and Hong Kong. Christie’s offer a full portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. POSITION OVERVIEW Regional Head of Luxury division with multi-category omnichannel P&L responsibility of over US$300m leading sales, marketing and operations. Long-term strategic focus on client development, specifically in Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and SE Asia. Delivering revenue and profitability targets accounting for 30% of the region’s total annual contribution. 6 direct reports and responsibility for a total team of 30 sales and client relationship managers.

CHRISTIE'S                CHIEF OF STAFF                                                                                                            2019 - 2021

HONG KONG POSITION OVERVIEW Chief of Staff to the Regional CEO, driving client and business development across the APAC region. Stakeholder management during a pivotal time as HK transitioned from 30 years as a regional outpost to an international flagship, driving strategic initiatives and corporate governance on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team.

CHRISTIE'S                BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR                                                                            2019 - 2021

HONG KONG          POSITION OVERVIEW Regional Head of centralized strategic divisions; Business Development, Private Sales, Proposals and Valuations, leading programme delivery and execution, risk management, reporting and planning. 5 direct reports and responsibility for a cross-functional team of 10.

CHRISTIE'S                BUSINESS DIRECTOR                                                                                                                2018

LONDON          POSITION OVERVIEW Regional financial manager of Post-War & Contemporary division, with multi-category omnichannel responsibility for leading sales operations and driving profitability within a portfolio of over $US1bn. 16 direct reports and responsibility for a team of 55 sales managers, administration and operations staff.

CHRISTIE'S                BUSINESS MANAGER                                                                                                       2016-2018

LONDON          POSITION OVERVIEW Financial manager for Post-War & Contemporary division, with multi-category omnichannel responsibility for driving profitability within a portfolio of over $US1bn. 12 direct reports and responsibility for a team of 40 sales managers, administration and operations staff.

CHRISTIE'S                BUSINESS COORDINATOR                                                                                               2014-2016

LONDON          POSITION OVERVIEW End-to-end coordination of Private Sale transactions (Christie’s acts as agent for both buyer and seller) across tax jurisdictions in EMEA and the US. Deal support with detailed compliance expertise (VAT, art consumer law, LDL, import/export)

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