NEW YORK, NY.- Phillips announces the appointment of Kyoko Hattori as the regional representative in Japan.

Ms. Hattori’s appointment is part of the company’s significant international expansion strategy. In 2014, Phillips opened a new London office in Berkeley Square in the heart of Mayfair, and the following year launched its new Asian headquarters in the prestigious Landmark building in Hong Kong. Following its first successful Hong Kong sale of watches in December 2015, Phillips plans to hold sales of both Western and Asian contemporary art in Hong Kong later this year.

“The time is right for Phillips to continue our expansion in the Asian market as we aim to build our reputation as the most innovative auction house in the region,” said Edward Dolman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are looking at long-term development and a broadening of future auction categories in Asia, and we need to deepen our relationships with high-net-worth individuals and emerging collectors in this important region. I’m delighted that Kyoko has agreed to join us in our mission of building a major presence in the Asian market.”

Ms. Hattori has significant experience in relationship management, deal origination and marketing in Japan. Most recently, she was a senior consultant for Spencer Stuart & Associates, a leading international search firm. Ms. Hattori was also a Director of Aetos Japan, a prominent financial services firm, where she developed and managed client relationships and covered a variety of industries, with an emphasis on international financial institutions. She started her career as an analyst with McKinsey & Co., the global consulting firm.