From Elite Athlete to Art World Leader: Jonathan Crockett’s Journey to the Top of Phillips

Dive into the world of high-stakes art with Jonathan Crockett, Chairman of Phillips auction house in Hong Kong.From elite athlete to auction powerhouse, we discuss Jonathan’s competitive streak, his vision for art and the future trends he foresees. Discover how Jonathan transformed Phillips into a major player in the auction world, attracting a growing number of young Asian art enthusiasts. Content:(00:40) Two Lies and a Truth about Jonathan (02:07) The Competitive Streak(03:58) Understanding Auction Buyers(05:13) Luxury Items and Market Trends(08:13) Jonathan's Career Journey(14:11) Rapid Fire Questions(19:47) Early Challenges Joining Phillips(21:40) Innovative Auction Strategies(23:23) Current Art Market Trends(25:47) What’s it Like Being the Chairman of Phillips(28:15) Jonathan’s Next Objective(30:04) Something Jonathan Would Have Done Differently(32:24) What’s a Good Leader?(33:19) Personal Mantras👉 To find out more:Phillips' website🎥 Follow A.B.O. Podcast also on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@abopod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.