NEW YORK, NY.- Christie's has appointed Franka Haiderer in the role of Managing Director Christie's EMEA, reporting to Anthea Peers, President EMEA. Franka will work in partnership with her fellow Managing Director, EMEA, Bertold Mueller, to drive Christie's EMEA strategy.

Returning to the company after 12 years, Franka will be working with the senior EMEA team to play a key role in shaping and driving strategy and major initiatives, aligning teams as well as securing new business.

Franka has significant experience as a Senior Executive with the two global players in the auction world over the last 25 years. Having previously worked at Christie's where she ultimately led the EMEA Valuations Department, her most recent role was as Senior Director, Head of Business Development EMEA & Asia and Chairman Germany for Sotheby's, where she led major business initiatives and managed large international teams. Franka also spent time in Christie's Impressionist Works on Paper department in London as well as with the Luxury department in Geneva and in the Austrian office. Franka holds a PhD (Doctorate) in Law from the University of Salzburg.

Anthea Peers, President Christie's EMEA comments: “I am thrilled to welcome Franka Haiderer back to the Christie's EMEA team. Her considerable expertise will be a fantastic addition to the region, building on the momentum for EMEA in 2025, when we delivered an increase in buyer contribution to the business year on year. Franka, together with the senior EMEA team, is well-placed to ensure our ambition to continue delivering exceptional results for our clients is achieved. I much look forward to all that she and the EMEA Executive will achieve together.”

Franka will be based in the Christie's London office and her appointment is effective immediately.