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London-based auction house Christie’s has appointed Alexander Rotter as its global president, in addition to his current role as global chairman of 20/21.
Rotter, in this role has overseen many of the most groundbreaking moments in auction history and been instrumental in Christie’s growth and success.
The role of global president builds on this foundation, the auction house says, and charges him with developing and driving the business at the highest level across all categories.
A renowned and passionate expert and deal maker, Rotter, the company states, will work collaboratively with regional presidents and global chairmen to develop innovative strategies for auction and private sales across individual objects and collections.
Alex Rotter joined Christie’s in 2017, redefining the sale strategy for post-war, contemporary, modern and impressionist art, by creating the 20/21 department recognizing collector’s desire to collect across categories and movements.
Acknowledged as a global authority in contemporary art, Rotter has pioneered new formats for auction and private sales, creating the first global relay auction, livestreamed from Christie’s salesrooms in New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong, as well as creating the concept of the private auction.
“Rotter’s creative, strategic and collaborative approach to 20/21 has been a key driver in our market leadership,” notes Bonnie Brennan, company’s CEO, “and with clients increasingly collecting across all categories, this is the perfect time to expand his responsibilities.”
