Phillips announced this month the appointment of Vivian Pfeiffer as Head of Business Development and Deputy Chairman, Americas, adding considerable expertise and depth to the company's work with collectors and consigners in the United States and Latin America. Ms. Pfeiffer joins Phillips from Christie's, where she was the Director of Private Sales in North and Latin America. In her new role with Phillips, Ms. Pfeiffer will be based in New York and Miami and will work closely with the Contemporary Art and Latin American art teams to continue Phillips' development and expansion of those markets in the regions. She will lead the Regional Directors and oversee and support the business development activities of the Regional Specialists to create and implement strategies and establish networks to drive all sales genres in the Americas. She will also head the Client Advisory department and Proposals team for the Americas and will support and manage the Director of Trusts, Estates & Valuations, Jennifer Jones, in the strategic development of the function in the Americas as a critical long-term business development tool. "Vivian will work closely with Phillips' senior executives to further develop client relationships in the United States and throughout Latin America, creating engagement opportunities for today's collectors," said Edward Dolman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "With her significant experience and passion for engaging with clients and colleagues, she will be at the forefront of initiatives in the coming years as we strive to serve collectors and consigners across multiple regions and collecting interests." Phillips also announced the appointment of Cândida Sodré as Regional Director in Brazil, part of the company's significant international expansion strategy. She will work especially closely with the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Department and the Latin American Art team. Ms. Sodré joins Phillips from Christie's, where she was a Director overseeing its Rio de Janeiro office. In addition to Ms. Sodré, Phillips recently appointed Cecilia Laffan as its Regional Director for Mexico. Ms. Laffan joins Phillips from the TAE Foundation A.C., where she was the Art Director for the non-profit organization that focuses on cultural evolution through the integration of art and nature. She also worked as a manager and director of Christie's Mexico office for several years. Ms. Sodré and Laffan will report to Ms. Pfeiffer. For more information visit:
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