Patrick Masson

Background

About Patrick Masson

General Manager with more than two decades of experience at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams bringing a detailed and extensive knowledge of global art markets and the auction house industry. Driving and sustaining profitability, exploring and developing new markets, shaping businesses to global demand and evolving customer tastes. Fluent in English and French, I have spent nearly ten years leading an international operation that includes the UK and Europe, Russia, The Middle East and India. Consistent success in driving and maintaining revenues is built on an ability to identify and engage key talent, to connect with target customers and to optimise efficiency in complex multi-geography operations. Played a central role in identifying and curating new niche markets including contemporary African art, Erotica and Eastern European art. These have been backed by appropriate market expertise and shaped by an understanding of the macro economic and socio-demographic drivers of international art market. I have also delivered well-led and highly effective operations in key geographies turning around the performance of well established organisations in France and the UK, reshaping ventures in Russia and the Middle East and building from the ground up in new markets like India. I am most valued for my ability to motivate and engage people, driving coherence and effectiveness across large organisations whose principal value lies in the competence of its personnel and their ability to sustain client relationships in a highly competitive market. My areas of expertise include: Art Market, Auction Houses, Museums & Galleries, Country Head, General Manager, Business Strategy, Operational Leadership, Process Optimisation, P&L Management, Revenue Growth, New Market Entry, Business Development, Business Restructure, Business Turnaround, Recruitment, Talent Development, Staff Engagement, Motivation & Retention, Client Relationship Management