Bonhams appoints Chabi Nouri as global CEO

Bonhams has appointed Chabi Nouri as global CEO of the international auction house.

Nouri, who will be based in Bonhams’ headquarters in New Bond Street, London, will take up the position in October 2024 at the 14-saleroom auction house.

Swiss-born Nouri has deep knowledge and experience in international luxury and retail organisations.

Prior to joining Bonhams, she was CEO of Richemont-owned watch and jewellery company Piaget for seven years before joining the Mirabaud Group in 2022 as private equity partner.

She began her career at Cartier where she held several positions in the 10 years she was there, after graduating from Fribourg University in Switzerland.

Bonhams, one of the four original Georgian London auction houses, was founded in 1793. It is owned by Epiris, the UK-based private equity company.

With 14 salerooms across the globe, selling items in more than 60 collecting categories, Bonhams has one of the “largest” global networks.

In 2022, it acquired four auction houses: Bukowskis in Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen; Skinner in Boston and Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris that are now integrated into the Bonhams network.

Nouri said: “I am delighted to be joining Bonhams, which has a long heritage, rich history and strong values as an auction house, as well as a reputation as an innovator. Its focus on digital transformation, global reach and passion, nurtured by its extraordinary talents, makes it an exceptionally exciting and dynamic company. I look forward to building on these strong foundations and focusing on Bonhams’ core DNA.”

Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, Bonhams executive chairman, added: “It is a great pleasure and privilege to welcome Chabi Nouri to Bonhams. Her experience and qualities make Chabi a perfect fit for the company.

“Having served as a CEO of a leading luxury company, and in her most recent role as a co-manager of a private equity fund, Chabi has proven abilities as a strong brand-builder, and for digital innovation. Her background in luxury also brings valuable experience and insight to one of the most important categories at Bonhams.”