Bonhams recently announced Chabi Nouri as its new CEO. Nouri will be based at the auction house’s headquarters in London and start in October.
“I am delighted to be joining Bonhams, which has a long heritage, rich history and strong values as an auction house, as well as a reputation as an innovator,” Nouri said in a press statement. “Its focus on digital transformation, global reach and passion, nurtured by its extraordinary talents, makes it an exceptionally exciting and dynamic company. I look forward to building on these strong foundations and focusing on Bonhams’ core DNA.”
Prior to joining Bonhams, Nouri was the CEO of the watch and jewellery company Piaget for seven years, and a private equity partner at the Mirabaud Group, a Swiss private bank. She also worked at Cartier for ten years in several positions, including management of its jewelry, watches, and retail merchandising. She graduated from Fribourg University in Switzerland with a master’s degree in economics.
“Having served as a CEO of a leading luxury company, and in her most recent role as a co-manager of a private equity fund, Chabi has proven abilities as a strong brand-builder, and for digital innovation,” Bonhams Executive Chairman Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard said in a press statement. “Her background in luxury also brings valuable experience and insight to one of the most important categories at Bonhams.”
Bonhams was founded in 1793 and is owned by the UK-based private equity company Epiris. It has 14 salerooms around the world and acquired four auction houses in 2022: Bukowskis in Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen; Skinner in Boston and Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris.
