Marc Porter Appointed Chairman of Christie’s Americas
Published January 27th, 2010
Christie’s announced the appointment of Marc Porter as Chairman of Christie’s Americas effective January 2010. In this role, Mr. Porter will lead the Top Client Program in the Americas and remain President of Christie’s Japan, and a member of the Board of Christie’s. In addition, Stephen Lash has been appointed Chairman Emeritus and Christopher Burge remains as Christie’s principal auctioneer in the U.S. and Honorary Chairman, Americas. Both continue to be equally engaged in top client relationship management in partnership with Mr. Porter.
“In his five-year tenure as President of Christie’s Americas, Marc Porter’s leadership, breadth of experience, and knowledge of the art business has been an invaluable asset. We look forward to much continued success in his expanded role as Chairman of Christie’s Americas,” said Edward Dolman, Chief Executive Officer of Christie’s International.
Mr. Porter earned a B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Arts and Sciences and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a law degree from Yale Law School. Prior to joining Christie’s, he was associated with the New York law firm of Proskauer Rose Goetz & Mendelsohn. He also held positions with the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the office of the general counsel of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
