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Biography of Steven Murphy

Steven P. Murphy was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Christie’s in September 2010. An experienced leader, Mr. Murphy is responsible for the overall strategy and management of the company. Prior to joining Christie’s, he held several senior executive positions in the media industry, most recently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Rodale Inc., the US based publishing company.

Steven’s sense for business and international brand management has made him into a very highly regarded leader in a range of different industries. Steven joined Rodale in 2000 as the Chief Operating Officer, and was appointed to Chief Executive in 2002. At Rodale, he oversaw the most profitable period in its 69-year history. Under his management, Rodale produced a robust and expansive portfolio of media properties and branded content, and executed a dramatic expansion into international markets, with 85 editions of Rodale's magazines now available around the world.

Prior to joining Rodale, Steven was an Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Disney Publishing Worldwide since 1998. From 1991 to 1998, he led a record label group for EMI music as President. From 1985 to 1991, Mr. Murphy headed a publishing group for Simon & Schuster, as a division President. He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Georgetown University.

At Christie’s Mr. Murphy will focus on developing Christie’s global brand, strengthening the core business, regional businesses, focusing on growth markets and diversified business opportunities.


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About Christie’s

Christie’s, the world's leading art business had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2011 that totaled £2.0 billion/$3.2 billion. In 2010 it achieved global auction and private sales of £3.3 billion/$5.0 billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour.

Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million.

Christie’s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Zurich, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.