About

Over nearly two decades I have been fortunate enough to witness the expansion of the global art market and to work with the individuals who have shaped this industry.

The insights gleaned from these relationships have taught me that successful unions are as much a matter of character and drive as of experience and knowledge.

I started this business in my parent’s garage. We now have teams of talented people in London and New York. I am proud however that the business still retains the feeling of the early days, like an ever-extending family.

The business is borne of longstanding relationships, as testified by the repeat business we undertake to help our clients strengthen core teams, move into new territories or expand regional offices in response to changing market dynamics.

Should you wish to discuss your plans and the team you are building, please do get in touch. We would be delighted to help.

Sophie Macpherson

A GLOBAL TEAM

Founded in 2002, Sophie Macpherson Ltd was the first search firm to specialise in art world recruitment. Our long-standing relationships make us unique.

We are proud to be trusted advisors to leading arts institutions around the world and proud to be confidential career advisors to many of its leading players. Our reach is global; our service is personal.

Based in London and New York, we have been at the heart of the scene for nearly twenty years working on important assignments across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It’s been an incredible adventure.

OUR TEAM

EXPERTISE

In the environment in which organisations now operate traditional leadership roles are adapting and new ones emerging. Markets are evolving, collectors are developing, as are geographies, and the role of arts institutions as cultural phenomena continues to build. Within this complexity and dynamism, business and public institutions need to deliver to plan and strategize for the future.

The industry in which we specialise becomes more global with every passing year as galleries, dealers, museums and art fairs expand into new geographies and collectors and curators travel the world in search of new art-related experiences.

As the market grows, so does our reach with our network and expertise stretching into Asia, the West Coast, South America and the Middle East.

Our success is borne of longstanding, meaningful relationships. Testament to this is the large percentage of our work that comes from repeat business. We have always believed that boutique is beautiful, combining a personal touch with professional service standards.