NEW YORK, NY.- Christie's announced new leadership appointments within its Jewellery department. Max Fawcett has been named Global Head of Jewellery, and in his role he will oversee the jewellery category worldwide, while Claibourne Poindexter has been promoted to Head of Department, Jewellery, Americas. Both will assume their new roles on 1 January 2026.
Based in Geneva, Max Fawcett joined Christie's a decade ago and most recently held the role of Head of Jewellery for EMEA. Throughout his tenure, he has served as both specialist and auctioneer, leading record-breaking sales in London, Geneva, Hong Kong, and New York. Mr. Fawcett began his career in Munich as an apprentice with Ernst Farber, a renowned antique jeweller and former silversmith established in 1692. He later moved to New York, where he worked closely with Christie's as a dealer specialising in coloured stones and natural pearls, with a particular focus on vintage jewels.
Claibourne Poindexter who has played a key role in developing Christie's Jewellery business in the United States, will now oversee all Jewellery sales across the Americas, focusing on growth and client engagement in this important region.
Rahul Kadakia, President of Christie's Asia Pacific and Chairman of the Global Luxury Group, commented: “Max and Claibourne embody the expertise, passion, and global perspective that define Christie's Jewellery department. Max's deep specialist knowledge, exceptional client relationships, and leadership across multiple regions make him the natural choice to lead our global team. Claibourne's energy, understanding of our business, and strong client connections position him perfectly to drive growth in the Americas. I have every confidence that under their guidance, Jewellery at Christie's will continue to flourish.”
Christie's continues to assert its position as the global leader in Jewellery auctions. In the first half of 2025, the house sold nine of the top ten jewels offered worldwide at auction, driving a 25% increase in category growth. This June, the New York sale set a new benchmark, achieving the highest result in the history of Christie's Jewellery auctions in the city. These milestones underscore Christie's unmatched expertise, international reach, and enduring leadership in the global jewellery market.
