He assumes the role full time from December 1, but continues as chairman of his own furniture company.
Viscount Linley has been a non-executive director of Christie’s since February 2005.
Dermot Chichester leaves at the end of the year while Charles Cator has been appointed deputy chairman of Christie’s International.
Linley takes Christie’s chair
DAVID Linley has been appointed chairman of Christie’s UK, replacing co-chairmen Dermot Chichester and Charles Cator.
