London Team

Sigrid Kirk

Co-Founder and CEO

Valentina Mariani

Special Projects Lead
Head of Programmes and Partnerships

Amy Cope

Social Media and Administration Coordinator

Almudena Vallarta

Membership and Events Coordinator

Natalie Emmerman

Meet Our Executive Committee

  • Katherine Arnold

    Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art, Europe at Christie's

  • Alia Al-Senussi

    Cultural strategist, patron of the arts, academic and lecturer

  • Jo Baring

    Curator and Writer, Modern British Art specialist, Sculpture and Contemporary Art

  • Beth Greenacre

    Art Adviser, Curator and Consultant

  • Helen Pheby

    Associate Director, Programme at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

  • Jo Stella-Sawicka

    Senior Director at Goodman Gallery, Co-Founder at London Gallery Weekend

  • Maria Sukkar

    Patron of the arts and founder of ISelf Collection

  • Gillian McVey

    Founder of Gillian McVey

Meet our Advisory Board

  • Caroline Douglas

    Director at the Contemporary Art Society

  • Margot Heller

    Director of the South London Gallery

  • Jenni Lomax OBE

    Curator and Former Director of Camden Arts Centre

  • Kate MacGarry

    Director, Kate MacGarry

  • Maureen Paley

    Founder of Maureen Paley

  • Sophie Macpherson

    Recruiter for the International Art World

  • Fatima Maleki

    Art Patron

  • Frances Morris

    Curator and Former Director, Tate Modern. Trustee at Whitechapel Gallery

  • Valeria Napoleone

    Independent Arts and Crafts Professional

  • Cheyenne Westphal

    Global Chairwoman, Phillips

Meet Our Founding Members

  • Hannah Barry

    Founder & director, The Hannah Barry Gallery

  • Touria El Glaoui

    Founding Director of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair

  • Lucinda Lovell

    Senior Consultant with AEA Consulting

  • Madeleine Martin

    Founder, Madeleine Martin Art Advisory

  • Emily Pethick

    Director of the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten

  • Sarah Philp

    Deputy Director, Delfina Foundation

  • Megan Piper

    Co-Founder and Director at The Line, London

  • Zoe Sperling

    Director at Hauser & Wirth

  • Fatos Ustek

    Independent Curator & Writer

  • Zoe Whitley

    Director at Chisenhale

Meet our Co-Founders

  • Sigrid Kirk

    Founder of Sigrid Kirk Advisory

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Katrina Aleksa

    Art Advisor and Collector

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Kate Gordon

    CEO/Founder of London Art Studies

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Theodora Clarke

    Chief Executive of The Coalition for Global Prosperity

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

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