Christie's has announced significant leadership changes to the board of Christie's International PLC, headlined by the appointment of François-Henri Pinault as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Pinault, who is also the Chairman and CEO of the luxury group Kering and the holding company Artémis, succeeds his father, François Pinault, who will remain on the board as Honorary Chair. This transition reinforces the Pinault family's long-standing stewardship of the auction house, which has spanned nearly three decades, ensuring continued stability and strategic alignment with their broader luxury and art portfolio.