RCS - artnet AG - Artnet Hires New Chief Technology Officer
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artnet AG: Artnet Hires New Chief Technology Officer, Expands Tech Team and
Accelerates Development
21.12.2021 / 11:24
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Artnet Hires New Chief Technology Officer, Expands Tech Team and Accelerates
Development
- Quentin Rider started as CTO in December 2021
- Strong background in FinTech, Crypto, E-Commerce, and Data Protection
- To lead development of e-commerce platform and data product development
Berlin / New York, December 21, 2021: Artnet AG, the leading platform for art
market data and media, and the global marketplace for fine art online-only
fine art a, is excited to announce that Quentin Rider has joined Artnet as
Chief Technology Officer as it sets to accelerate its development in 2022 and
beyond. With a strong background in both the financial industry and
e-commerce, Quentin is ideally positioned to lead the development of Artnet's
global online marketplace and the transformation of its industry leading
database of over 15 million auction results into a fully integrated, AI and ML
powered analytics tool. "I joined artnet because of the team and the enormous
possibilities that it had to offer the industry. Given my background in
finance, art, as well as my interests in crypto I felt I could bring a lot to
the table and truly help develop Artnet's technology to steward the art market
into the future. It felt like the perfect fit," said Quentin Rider, Chief
Technology Officer, who has previously led research and developed solutions
for Santander, PIMCO, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and more.
A passionate leader, Quentin is known for spearheading ambitious,
high-performance architecture, with extensive experience in distributed
systems. With expertise across security, authentication, data protection,
e-commerce, and regulatory compliance, he is ideally positioned to leverage
his extensive background in this fast-paced and dynamic new role.
"Artnet was created by experienced art world professionals for the art world.
However, we are a technology company to the core," said Artnet CEO Jacob
Pabst. "Our vision for the future is built on a robust technology ecosystem
that caters to the demands of the modern collector, as well as to the needs of
the financial community as fine art continues its development into an
alternative asset class. Quentin joins us at the perfect time to lead the
development of our platform, as we have reached the stage to focus on user
experience, front-end development, and the growth of our data products."
About Artnet
Artnet has an unparalleled 60 million unique users annually, making it the
largest global platform for fine art. Founded in 1989, Artnet has
revolutionized the way people discover, research, and collect art today.
Artnet's market data is a mission-critical resource for the art industry,
encompassing more than 15 million auction results and AI- and ML-driven
analytics providing an unparalleled level of transparency and insight into the
art market. Artnet's marketplace connects leading galleries and auction houses
with our global audience, offering a curated selection of over 250,000
artworks for sale worldwide. Artnet Auctions, the pioneering online-only
auction platform, offers unprecedented reach, liquidity, and efficiency.
Artnet News covers the events, trends, and people shaping the global art
market with up-to-the-minute analysis and expert commentary. It is the single
most-read news publication in the fine art industry, with a rapidly growing,
and dedicated audience. Together, Artnet's broad synergistic product offering
provides a comprehensive ecosystem that drives and informs the modern art
market.
Artnet AG is listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the
segment with the highest transparency standards. The majority of operations
are headquartered in New York at its wholly-owned subsidiary, Artnet Worldwide
Corporation, a New York based entity founded in 1989. Artnet Worldwide Corp.
owns a London based subsidiary, Artnet UK Ltd.
Further Investor-relations related news and publications can be found here:
http://www.artnet.com/investor-relations/
ISIN: DE000A1K0375
LEI: 391200SHGPEDTRIC0X31
Contact:
Sophie Neuendorf, Vice President
sneuendorf@artnet.com
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Company: artnet AG
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Phone: +49 (0)30 20 91 78 -0
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