Wendy Lin

Earlier this year, Wendy Lin was named the new chairman of Sotheby’s in Asia. She speaks to Tatler about the thrill of a telephone bid and how she hopes to make others see the world from a different perspective

By Tara Sobti

Having first joined Sotheby’s in 1997 to grow the business across Asia, US-raised, Taipei-based Wendy Lin left and returned to the company in 2013 to become the managing director of Sotheby’s Taiwan and subsequently deputy chairman of Asia in 2018. Before rejoining Sotheby’s, Lin worked for Chanel, growing its fine jewellery and watch business in Taiwan. Lin has played a key role in numerous record-breaking sales, including the auction debut of the late French Chinese painter Sanyu’s 1963 piece Branches, which went under the hammer for US$11.1 million in 2022. The auction house is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Asia this year, with a new house opening next year in Hong Kong. Here, Lin speaks to Tatler about her secrets for success. When did you realise you had a passion…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2023

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