Francis Belin

President, Christie’s Asia Pacific

Based in Hong Kong, Mr. Francis Belin has been President of Christie’s Asia Pacific since January 2019. He manages all Asia Pacific-based teams including the regional offices and is accountable for all transactions made by Asia-based collectors globally, across live, online, and private sales. Under his helm, Christie’s Asia Pacific has established a series of milestones and record-breaking results. Sales in Asia in the first half of 2022 reached a staggering US$487 million – the second highest ever first half year auction sale total for the region.

He has 17 years of experience in premium and luxury consumer goods. He joined Christie’s in 2016 as Global Managing Director, Asian Art, from his previous role with Swarovski, overseeing their business in Asia Pacific.

Francis began his career in Management Consulting at McKinsey & Co. in Europe and Asia. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for Kids Earth Fund in Japan and serves on various boards as non-executive Chairman and Independent Non-executive Director.