Christie's announces new management team for the jewellery division
The renowned auction house Christie's has announced a new head for its jewellery department. The role of the new Global Head of Jewellery goes to Max Fawcett, who will oversee the jewellery category worldwide. Meanwhile, Claibourne Poindexter has been appointed Head of Jewellery for the Americas. Both new heads will take up their roles on 1 January 2026.
Left: Max Fawcett, the new Global Head of Jewellery at Christie's from 2026. © Christie's
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Max Fawcett, who is based in Geneva, has been part of the Christie's family for almost ten years and most recently held the role of Head of Jewellery for the EMEA division. In this position, Fawcett worked as both a specialist and auctioneer, with record sales in London, Geneva, Hong Kong and New York. Max Fawcett's career began in Munich as an apprentice to renowned jeweller, antiquarian and silversmith Ernst Farber. Fawcett later moved to New York and began working closely with Christie's as a dealer specialising in coloured gemstones and pearls, with a particular focus on antique jewellery.
Claibourne Poindexter, the new head of Christie's North and South American jewellery department, has already played a key role in the auction house's business development in the United States and will now manage all jewellery buying and selling in the Americas. His focus will be on growth and client engagement in this important region.
Rahul Kadakia, President of Christie's Asia Pacific Group and Chairman of the Global Luxury Group, commented:
"Max and Claibourne both embody the expertise, passion and global perspective that define Christie's jewellery department. Max's depth of expertise, exceptional client relationships and leadership style across many regions make him the natural choice to lead our global team. Claiborne's energy, business acumen and strong client relationships make him predestined to drive growth in the Americas. I have every confidence that the jewellery business at Christie's will continue to thrive under their leadership."
Christie's continues to assert itself as the world leader in jewellery auctions. In the first half of the year, the auction house sold nine of the top 10 pieces of jewellery at auctions around the world, recording growth of 25 percent. In June, a new record was set at an auction in New York, with the highest profit ever achieved at a Christie's jewellery auction. Milestones such as these underpin Christie's expertise, international reach and leadership in the global jewellery market.
