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Ken Citron, a former Sotheby’s and Christie’s executive, is the new CEO of Los Angeles-based auction house Julien’s Auctions. (Photo courtesy of LinkedIn)
Los Angeles—Julien’s Auctions, the Los Angeles-based auction house that focuses on sales of pop culture memorabilia, announced Wednesday that it has a new CEO.
Ken Citron joins Julien’s after serving as CEO of The Fine Art Group, a firm that offers advice, financing, appraisals, and more to art collectors and investors.
There, he oversaw the company’s advisory, private sales, art finance, and collection management services.
Prior to that, Citron spent one year as executive vice president of operations and chief transformation officer at Sotheby’s, working to improve performance across the auction house’s global operations.
He also served as chief operating officer at Christie’s for five years, overseeing operations and site management for the auction house’s international offices and spearheading a company-wide digital transformation initiative.
Julien’s called Citron’s appointment a “significant milestone” in its global expansion and evolution.
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Ken Citron joins Julien’s after serving as CEO of The Fine Art Group, a firm that offers advice, financing, appraisals, and more to art collectors and investors.
There, he oversaw the company’s advisory, private sales, art finance, and collection management services.
Prior to that, Citron spent one year as executive vice president of operations and chief transformation officer at Sotheby’s, working to improve performance across the auction house’s global operations.
He also served as chief operating officer at Christie’s for five years, overseeing operations and site management for the auction house’s international offices and spearheading a company-wide digital transformation initiative.
Julien’s called Citron’s appointment a “significant milestone” in its global expansion and evolution.
The auction house recently announced plans for its first week-long series of exhibitions, live auctions, events, and education in Abu Dhabi.
Julien’s Celebrity & Culture Week is set to take place in December at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
“I’m thrilled to join Julien’s Auctions, a company that has built an incredible reputation for innovation, authenticity, and putting its clients and collectors first. Julien’s has been at the center of some of the most recognizable people and moments in entertainment history, and pop culture is truly part of the company’s DNA,” Citron said.
“I’m excited to work alongside this talented team as we build on that legacy, continue to evolve the brand and find new ways to ensure Julien’s remains relevant, innovative, and connected to culture today.”
Julien’s describes itself as an auction house that sits at “the intersection of entertainment, music, fashion, luxury, and cultural history.”
Past sales have included both costume and fine jewelry belonging to celebrities such as singer Roberta Flack, actress Lauren Bacall, and the legendary Betty White.
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