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Heritage Auctions Names Whitney Maxwell Chief Marketing Officer

institutional · 2026-09-10

Heritage Auctions has named Whitney Maxwell as its new Chief Marketing Officer, starting October 5. She will be based in New York and Dallas, where she'll direct global marketing efforts, concentrating on brand growth, digital initiatives, client engagement, and campaigns spanning more than 50 collecting categories. With over 15 years in the art and auction sector, Maxwell is skilled in marketing, digital strategy, operations, and leadership. Before this role, she was the Managing Director at Bonhams|Cars, the global automotive division of Bonhams. There, she managed all profit-and-loss responsibilities and led a worldwide team in various areas, while also fostering relationships with major motoring institutions and events like Formula 1 and Goodwood.

Key facts

  • Whitney Maxwell is appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Heritage Auctions
  • The appointment is effective Oct. 5
  • Maxwell is based in Heritage's New York and Dallas offices
  • She will lead global marketing strategy, brand development, digital initiatives, client engagement and campaigns
  • Heritage Auctions operates more than 50 collecting categories
  • Maxwell has more than 15 years of experience in the art and auction industry
  • She most recently served as Managing Director of Bonhams|Cars
  • At Bonhams|Cars she held full profit-and-loss responsibility and oversaw relationships with Formula 1, Goodwood and Zoute

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Artists

  • Whitney Maxwell

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Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Dallas

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