Charles F. Stewart

Charles Stewart has served as Chief Executive Officer of Sotheby’s since October 2019. Under Mr. Stewart’s leadership, Sotheby’s is expanding access and ownership of art and luxury by operating the world’s most trusted art and luxury marketplace. Sotheby's seeks to balance the power of its 280 year heritage while embracing innovation and technology to power its future. In 2023, Sotheby’s sold approximately $8 billion across 55 categories, with clients from 150 countries.

Prior to Sotheby’s, Mr. Stewart served as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer of Altice USA, which he helped establish as a leading telecommunications provider. In 2017, he helped deliver the company’s successful $2.1 billion initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Mr. Stewart joined Altice USA after two decades of investment banking experience spanning the U.S., Latin America and Europe. During his seven years in London, he served as CEO of Itaú BBA International plc, the international arm of the largest bank in Latin America. Prior to that, he spent 19 years in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in various client and leadership roles, including as Deputy Head of Investment Banking for EMEA, Head of Latin America Investment Banking, and member of the global investment banking management committee.

Mr. Stewart is a graduate of Yale University and lives in New York City with his wife and three children. He serves on the boards of the Coalition for College, Prep for Prep, and the Partnership for New York City.

Press
Sotheby’s Puts on Virtual Auction, Sells $363 Million Worth of Art | Cheddar
Sotheby’s CEO Charles Stewart on the company’s first virtual auction | CNBC, Squawk Box
The Way Forward for Sotheby's | ART News
A Conversation with Sotheby’s CEO | Bank of America, with Evan Beard
Auction houses tear up the rule book | Financial Times