Christie’s China announces new MD

Christie’s has announced that Jinqing Caroline Cai is to be the new managing director of its Chinese operations.

Cai will work to develop the auction house’s services in the region, developing its business presence and working closely with “Forever”, the company’s licensing partner.

Steven Murphy, Christie’s CEO, remarked: “The importance of China culturally and economically is profound. We are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to the clients and cultural activities in this region with the creation of this new role and by welcoming such a highly respected leader as Jinqing Cai as our new managing director, China.”

Cai has joined from the Brunswick Group, a global public relations firm, where she was a partner and was “instrumental” in developing the company benefiting both foreign companies working in China and Chinese companies operating abroad.

François Curiel, president, Christie’s Asia, remarked: “A key priority has been to strengthen Christie’s China presence and familiarise Chinese collectors with the broad spectrum of our services, making it easy for them to transact with us.”

Cai’s post will become effective on 1 June.