Christie’s CEO Bonnie Brennan has announced the appointment of Rahul Kadakia as President of Asia Pacific, effective January 2026. He will also lead the Fine Art and Asian & World Art departments globally.Mr. Jiang joined Christie’s in 1996 and is currently the International Head of Jewelry Department.

Bonnie Beauchamp, CEO of Christie’s, said:“The appointment of Huahao Jiang as President of Asia Pacific comes at a pivotal time for the regional art market and demonstrates Christie’s continued investment and commitment to the region. Christie’s has every confidence in Jiang, and we look forward to his leadership, along with the teams in our Hong Kong and Shanghai auction houses, as well as our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Jakarta, Mumbai, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo, to further enhance our Asia Pacific business. Christie’s fully embraces the rich culture and diversity of the Asia Pacific region. We are proud of our leadership in the market and believe in the enormous potential for further growth.”

Jiang Huahao said:“I am honored to accept the position of President of Christie’s Asia Pacific. For the past 30 years, I have worked closely with my colleagues in Asia and led the organization of Asian auctions. I look forward to taking on this important challenge in Hong Kong and bringing my expertise and passion to Christie’s Asia.1996I began my career at Christie’s in London in 2005 and subsequently worked in Geneva and New York, and I am deeply grateful to the Christie’s Board for the confidence they have placed in me.”

Personal Profile

Rahul Kadakia joined Christie's Jewelry Department in London in 1996 and soon after moved to Geneva, where he oversaw the annual Magnificent Jewels auctions held in May and November. In 2004, he was appointed Head of Jewelry Americas, based in New York, and was subsequently promoted to International Head of Jewelry in 2014. One of the world's most renowned auctioneers, Rahul oversees Christie's sales in Geneva, Hong Kong, London, and New York, encompassing key categories such as jewelry, watches, fine wines, Asian art, design, modern and contemporary art, and post-war art. Born in Mumbai, India in 1974, Rahul was appointed Head of Jewelry Americas in 2004, based in New York.

As Christie’s new Asia Pacific headquarters, The Henderson, is about to celebrate its first anniversary,Christie's will hold a three-month autumn series of auctions, celebrating the important milestones and fruitful achievements of the past year.

September 2025:20th and 21st Century Art

October 2025:Asian Art — Chinese porcelain and fine crafts, Chinese calligraphy and painting

November 2025:Elegant boutiques — magnificent jewelry, exquisite watches, handbags and accessories, rare wines

This season’s exciting auctions will once again demonstrate Christie’s leadership in sourcing extraordinary works and creating world-class experiences for collectors and art enthusiasts around the world.

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