Team

Our team work globally and have expert knowledge of the industry. We always appoint a dedicated team member to each brief.

To contact our staff directly please reach out below or for general enquiries see our contact page for the details of the relevant office.

Advisors

Sophie Macpherson

FOUNDER

Sophie founded SML in 2002 and worked for 19 years at the helm of the business, diversifying into new geographies and services, and working with some of the art worlds’ leading organisations through times of growth and change. She advised art world businesses including most prolifically galleries, auction houses, art fairs, funds and advisory platforms, not-for-profits ranging from national galleries to smaller independent foundations, artists, collectors, and commentators. Sophie continues at SML in an advisory capacity.
James Kelly

Advisor

James Kelly is a finance professional providing commercial and strategic advice to a wide variety of individuals, businesses, and charities. Prior to his semiretirement he was a director of Science Limited. Previously, he spent more than 20 years as a partner at the international Chartered Accountants, Rawlinson & Hunter.
Ian Strathcarron

Advisor

Lord Strathcarron is Chairman of Unicorn Publishing Group LLP and the interior design company Play ID Ltd. He was elected as a working member of the House of Lords in early 2022.