François-Henri Pinault Named Chairman of Christie's Board
Christie's has appointed François-Henri Pinault as Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Board of Christie's International PLC, alongside Bryan Lourd as Non-Executive Director. Bonnie Brennan, Christie's CEO, praised the Pinault family's 28-year ownership and market understanding. François-Henri Pinault succeeds his father, François Pinault, who remains Honorary Chair. The appointments reinforce the Pinault family's continued stewardship of the auction house.
Key facts
- François-Henri Pinault appointed Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Christie's International PLC
- Bryan Lourd appointed Non-Executive Director
- Bonnie Brennan is Christie's CEO
- François Pinault remains Honorary Chair
- Pinault family has owned Christie's for 28 years
- Appointments announced by Christie's
- François-Henri Pinault expressed privilege to assume chairmanship
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Institutions
- Christie's
- Christie's International PLC
- Board of Christie's International PLC