HONG KONG.- Bonnie Brennan, Christie's Chief Executive Officer, announces the appointment of Rahul Kadakia as Christie's new President in Asia Pacific, from January 2026. He will ​also assume leadership of the ​Global ​Luxury and Asian & World Art ​Groups. Mr. Kadakia, International Head of Jewellery, has been at Christie's since 1996.

Bonnie Brennan, Christie's Chief Executive Officer, said: “Rahul's appointment comes at an important moment for the art market in the region. His appointment marks our ongoing commitment to Asia Pacific and our faith in his ability to lead the dedicated teams who are based around the region –from our Hong Kong and Shanghai salerooms to our teams beyond in Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta, Mumbai, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo. We are proud of our market leadership in Asia Pacific and see the potential to further grow our business, embracing the rich cultures and diversity it represents.”

Mr. Kadakia said: “I am honoured to accept the new role of President for Christie's Asia Pacific. Having worked with colleagues in Asia and directed sales there for over three decades, I look forward to moving to Hong Kong to take on this new important challenge and I am excited to bring my skills and passion to Christie's in Asia. Having started my career at Christie's London in 1996, followed by time in Geneva and New York, I am incredibly grateful for the trust the board of Christie's has placed in me.”

As Christie's approaches the first anniversary of its move to The Henderson, we celebrate a year of milestones and achievements with a three-month series of Autumn Auctions:

• September 2025: 20th & 21st Century Art
• October 2025: Asian Art – Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art; Chinese Paintings
• November 2025: Luxury – Jewellery; Watches; Handbags & Accessories; Wine

This celebration highlights Christie's leadership in presenting exceptional art and luxury and its dedication to delivering world-class and unparalleled experiences for collectors worldwide.

Rahul Kadakia joined the Jewellery department at Christie's London in 1996 and soon moved to Geneva to oversee the traditional Magnificent Jewels auctions held in May and November. In 2004, he was appointed Head of the Jewellery Department for the Americas, based in New York, and then International Head of Jewellery in 2014. Mr. Kadakia is one of the world's most recognised auctioneers, overseeing Christie's auctions in Geneva, Hong Kong, London, and New York not only for Jewellery, Watches and Wine, but also Asian Art, Design, and Modern, Contemporary and Post-War Art. Mr. Kadakia was born in 1974 in Mumbai, India.