Phillips Names Lilly Chan Managing Director for Asia, Starting May 2017 in Hong Kong

Effective May 2017, Lilly Chan has been named managing director of Asia at Phillips, with her office located in Hong Kong. Previously, she held the position of global managing director for Asian art at Christie's. In her new role, Chan will collaborate with Jonathan Crockett, who is the head of 20th Century & Contemporary Art and serves as deputy chairman for Asia. CEO Edward Dolman emphasized that enhancing Phillips' footprint in Asia and fostering relationships with collectors are critical objectives, with Chan's expertise being vital to this strategy. This appointment underscores Phillips' dedication to growing its influence in the Asian market, with aspirations to become the region's leading auction house.