Rick joined AIG from Credit Suisse in New York, where he sat within the bank’s Debt Capital Markets practice covering major financial institutions. He has advised global banking, insurance, and specialty finance companies on complex capital markets executions across the globe, delivering bespoke financing solutions to meet clients’ needs and facilitating multibillion-dollar raises in a variety of structures and currencies.

Prior to joining AIG, Michele was Specialist and Head of Research, Contemporary Art, Asia at Sotheby's Hong Kong. A graduate from the BBA(Law) program at the University of Hong Kong, Michele worked as an investment banker at Bank of America Merrill Lynch before pursuing a Masters in Contemporary Art Theory at Goldsmiths University, London. She has written articles and reviews published in Frieze, Art Asia Pacific, and Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art. 

Lucy joins AIG from Crozier Fine Arts, where she worked as an Account Manager servicing auction houses, galleries, financial institutions, and private collectors. Prior to her time at Crozier, Lucy worked at Sotheby’s New York for six years in the Books & Manuscripts department and was administrative lead for over 50 sales and exhibitions. Lucy brings her dedication to client service excellence along with a strong logistics and administrative background to AIG.

Alexander joined AIG full-time in 2024 after completing an internship at the firm the previous summer. Alexander has previously interned at galleries in London and New York specializing in post-war and contemporary art and holds a first-class degree in History of Art from Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. 

Prior to joining AIG, Heather was a Specialist at Sotheby’s Hong Kong responsible for leading the Contemporary Art Day Sales in Asia. She was in charge of business getting, pricing, strategic planning and overall execution of Contemporary Art Day auctions and achieved record-breaking market leading results in Asia for 5 consecutive seasons. She was also responsible for pricing works of art for private sales and insurance valuations. At AIG, Heather will continue to apply her expertise in collection appraisals, collection management, business development and client liaison primarily focused in Korea, China and Hong Kong. Heather is fluent in Korean, English and Mandarin.

Prior to joining AIG, Emily spent 15 years at Sotheby's in New York, with a decade of experience and expertise in Russian Art and, most recently, as a Vice President in Business Development and Strategy for Amy Cappellazzo and the Global Fine Art Department. In this role, Emily oversaw and managed appraisals, private sales, and large-scale consignments for clients. 

Joy Liu joined AIG from Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, where she served as the Senior Presale Coordinator for Contemporary Art department owning the operational execution of auction and online art sales. She collaborated with the wider business delivering high-level client services and managed key processes to facilitate transactions. Prior to Sotheby’s, Joy worked as a Sales and Marketing Executive in the luxury retail sector.

Perri joins AIG with over a decade in the luxury market. Prior to joining AIG, Perri served as Assistant Controller for Reza and managed the firm’s accounting, operational, and financial activities. Before then, she ran back-of-house operational accounting at Bergdorf Goodman. Perri will leverage her 12 years of financial management expertise, along with her Master of Business Administration from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, to lead operations improvement efforts and ensure continued best-in-class client service at AIG.

Gillian joined AIG from Sotheby’s New York, where she was Executive Assistant to the Head of Global Fine Art. Prior to Sotheby’s, Gillian worked and interned at museums and galleries including The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Mother Gallery, and The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. She earned a BA with departmental prizes in Art History and Italian Language from Vassar College. 

Katherine joins AIG with over a decade of experience in Contemporary Art, spanning auction, advisory and institutions. Most recently, Katherine was at Masterworks where she was responsible for sales, strategic planning and the launch of Level & Co, the Masterworks gallery. Prior to Masterworks, Katherine was a Vice President at Sotheby’s working across categories from Contemporary Art to 20th Century Design. Previous to Sotheby’s, she was a founding member of the full-service family office advisory, Art Agency, Partners, where she focused on private and institutional collections, providing assistance with acquisitions, deaccessions, and estate planning. Katherine began her career as a Curatorial Assistant at the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.

Most recently Deputy Chairman, China at Sotheby’s, Rachel brings over 16 years of experience in the art and luxury industry. She worked with top private and institutional clients in China across diverse categories in both auction and private sales, including Modern and Contemporary Art, Chinese Works of Art, Chinese Paintings, Wine, Jewelry, and Watches, and facilitated numerous high-value transactions. Rachel also established and maintained fruitful relationships with collectors, artists, museums, and institutions, and worked closely with government departments to organize special events and art exhibitions that were instrumental in promoting art and culture in key cities in China.