After 15 years as a journalist, I joined Art Basel as Co-Director in 2007, and became the Global Director in 2012, a role I held for more than a decade. During that period, we launched new shows in Hong Kong and Paris, and staged Art Basel Cities Buenos Aires. Revenues tripled, and profits quadrupled, reflecting expanded luxury partnership revenue. The organization grew from 22 FTEs in Basel to 120+ across three continents, plus a truly global VIP Relations network. In recent years, I led Art Basel through the Covid-19 pandemic, introducing major digital initiatives. In October 2022 we debuted the Paris+ par Art Basel fair, created on a 9-month timeline.
Alongside running Art Basel, I served on several boards, including the executive board of MCH Group, Art Basel's parent company. In parallel, I maintained a strong thought-leadership position, via a long-term Visiting Professorship at Milan’s Bocconi University, participating at the World Economic Forum, Aspen Institute and DLD Munich, hosting Art Basel’s cultural podcast, and editing/contributing to books, magazines and newspapers.
IX Nomination 2024/IX Sessions to be released soon!
Art and Leadership Insights with Marc Spiegler
Navigating the Art World: A Conversation with Marc Spiegler
Art and Business Mastery: Marc Spiegler's Leadership Journey
Fireside Chat: Leading Through Change with Marc Spiegler
Art and Global Impact: Marc Spiegler's Contributions
Masterclass: Leadership and Innovation with Marc Spiegler
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