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Phillips is expanding its international jewelry department with the appointment of two executives. Sara Payne Thomeier is joining the firm as the head of jewels, Americas, and Cristel Tan is joining the company as international jewelry specialist, Southeast Asia.
Thomeier will be focusing on deepening client relationships in the region and sourcing material for jewelry auctions in New York and Hong Kong. She comes to Phillips with more than two decades of experience, most recently as executive vice president at Gurr Johns International. She has also been with Provockative Gems and R.C.M. Gioelli. She will be based in the auction house’s New York office.
Phillips announces expansion to international jewellery team
In Asia, Cristel Tan has been appointed International Jewellery Specialist, South East Asia. Based in Singapore, Cristel will focus on developing Phillips client base and profile in Southeast Asia, an important and expansive market which is considered as a key component of the companys expansion across Asia. Image courtesy of Phillips.
NEW YORK, NY
.-Phillips announced new appointments to the companys international Jewellery department, with Sara Payne Thomeier joining in New York as Head of Jewels, Americas, SVP, and Cristel Tan joining in Singapore as International Jewellery Specialist, South East Asia. The addition of these well-regarded industry leaders will strengthen Phillips team of international specialists and broaden the range of expertise the auction house offers collectors.
Hindman Auctions appoints Tim Luke, industry leader, in key Palm Beach business role
Luke brings over 30 years of auction and appraisal industry experience to his role at Hindman.
CHICAGO, IL
.-Hindman announced today the appointment of experienced appraiser and auction house veteran, Tim Luke, as Senior Appraiser and Auctioneer. Luke will help drive Hindmans growth efforts in Palm Beach, Fla. and across the country, as well as expand our appraisal services.
We are thrilled to have Tim join the Palm Beach team, said Alyssa Quinlan, Hindmans Chief Business Development Officer. The development of the Palm Beach market continues to be a key priority for the firm, and we are excited that Tim will help lead the way.
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