The Paddle8 team has deep experience in art, design, and technology.
Founding Team
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Aditya JulkaCo-FounderA Harvard Business School Baker Scholar, McKinsey veteran and serial entrepreneur, Aditya has in his previous projects successfully merged his background in biotechnology, biochemical engineering and business.more -
Alexander GilkesCo-FounderFirst bitten by the art bug at Eton College, his interest evolved at LVMH, where, as one of the youngest members of an executive team, he helped revamp the Krug brand and business, before joining Phillips as marketing director and auctioneer. Today he continues his duties on the auction circuit.more -
Osman KhanCOOOsman has a diverse academic background, including an MBA from Harvard Business School. Previously, he was an investment banker in New York focused on M&A and private capital raising.more
Themed Auctions
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Rodman PrimackHead of AuctionsRodman was raised in the mountains of Idaho and on the beaches of southern California. He served as chairman, London for Phillips de Pury & Company.more -
James SalzmannManaging Director, West CoastJames comes to Paddle8 following strategic development and management roles at Sotheby's, Phillips and Gurr Johns. He holds degrees from Harvard and Sotheby's Institute, and is co-author of Corporate Art Collections: A Handbook.more -
Tim MalykSenior SpecialistTim is a former specialist with Phillips de Pury. He began his career working with Private collectors prior to joining Phillips in 2000.more -
Gabriel ButuAuction ManagerGabriel Butu recently finished studies with Christie's Education New York, where he researched technology's role in the modern and contemporary art market. He graduated from the London School of Economics in 2010.more -
Courtney ChapelAuction Administrator
Benefit Auctions
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Holly GreenfieldHead of Benefit Auctions, AmericasHolly comes to Paddle8 with extensive experience working with museums and non-profits on fundraising and event production. She was previously VP at Livet Reichard Company and received a Masters from Columbia University.more -
Nicolas GittonHead of Benefit Auctions, Europe and AsiaAfter several museum experiences, Nicolas spent 4 years working on museum development projects in Asia, Europe and the Middle East with former Guggenheim Director Thomas Krens. Nicolas holds a business degree from Paris HEC Business School and an art history degree.more -
Emily UptonBenefit ManagerEmily recently completed studies in Art Business at Sotheby's Institute of Art. She previously worked on fundraising events at the BC Cancer Foundation after studying History and Art History at University of Victoria.more -
Ashley LeutnerBenefit ManagerAshley comes to Paddle8 with years of experience working at non-profits, museums, and in other creative industries. She has her BA from the University of Western Ontario and her MA from the University of the Arts.more
Creative and Collector Services
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Andrea HillCreative DirectorAndrea brings her art expertise as a writer and curator who has produced exhibitions for ICI, Matadero Madrid, Wesleyan University and numerous galleries. She received her BA from Yale and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University.more -
Betina BethlemClient Development ManagerBetina began her career in the arts at the MoMA in the Department of Latin American Art, and at the Brooklyn Rail. She gained experience in marketing for luxury brands and digital strategy at artnet. She received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.more
Communications
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Sarah GouletHead of CommunicationsSarah comes to Paddle8 with deep experience in art communications, most recently at Pace Gallery, where she handled press worldwide, and, prior to that, at Resnicow Schroeder, consulting with art museums. She graduated from Brown.more
Technology
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Luke MurphyCTOLuke comes from a combined art and big media background having been the VP of Technology at Viacom Media Networks for 10 years and being a practicing digital artist. Luke brings deep experience in both art and digital operations to Paddle8.more -
Adam DinwiddieHead of ProductAdam likes art and the internet. He has worked for companies like Nestio, Collectrium, and Wall Street on Demand. Adam studied computer science and linguistics at Columbia University.more -
Tim ThorpeDeveloperWith a degree in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo, Tim brings a wealth of experience and expertise in web application development to Paddle8. He has been the lead developer at startups around the New York City area.more -
Billy FowksDeveloperBilly has been helping companies bring their vision to the internet for over a decade now. He has worked on sites like WarbyParker, JetBlue, and HRBlock and is now devoting himself to moving the art world into the future at Paddle8.more -
Tim EvansDeveloperTim is a self professed JavaScript junkie and SproutCore core team member. In his spare time, he plays in the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra and enjoys making ice cream.more -
Ramsay Stirling IIDeveloperRamsay is steadfastly focused on all intersections of art and technology, both as a developer and an artist. Previously, he was the Media and Technology Manager at The Kitchen and studied Design & Technology at Parsons The New School For Design.more
Operations
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Elizabeth LandisLogistics CoordinatorElizabeth became interested in the art market while studying Art History and Economics at the University of Vermont. She has since worked at a range of art institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sotheby's, Gander & White as well as for galleries and for artists.more
Design
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Alejandro LargoDesignerAlejandro is a Colombian graphic designer, who creates comprehensive brand experiences for clients in the arts and non-profit sectors. He graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2008 and has previously worked in the publishing industry and now focuses on branding.more -
Georgia McEleevenFreelance Junior DesignerGeorgia graduated from Parsons The New School for Design with a degree in Design and Technology. She began her career as a gallerist, focusing on contemporary art while co-curating shows.more
Thatcher
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ThatcherPerformance Artist"What are you eating?"