Edward James Dolman (born 24 February 1960) is a British art business executive. He is currently Executive Chairman and CEO of the auction house

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Early life

Dolman was born in 1960 in

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, London to James William Dolman, Esq., Senior Partner, Bircham & Co., and Jean Dolman, a special needs teacher. As a secondary-school pupil he played rugby, and soon led his school's team as captain. He continued his rugby career in university and well into his early adult years, when he captained the Old Alleynian Football Club from 1982 to 1985.

Education

Dolman was educated at Dulwich College and the University of Southampton.

Career

Since 2014, Dolman has served as Executive Chairman and chief executive officer of

. In 2011, he was appointed Director of the office of Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Museums Authority. In 2012 he was additionally appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the

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. Dolman managed the development of Qatar's ambitious program for the cultural sector, including museums. He also led the cultural exchange partnership, the "Year of Culture," where he oversaw the Qatar and United Kingdom exchange with

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as the ambassador. Prior to his time in the Middle East, Dolman had a 27-year career at

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, where he rose to chairman of the Board of Christie's International. In 1999, at the age of 39, he was appointed chief executive officer, a position he held for 11 years. Dolman joined Christie's in 1984 as a porter, quickly rising to specialist in English Furniture. Later roles included managing director of Christie's Amsterdam, Commercial Director of Christie's Europe and managing director, Christie's Americas. Following Dolman's late-1999 appointment as CEO, he led the company through the settlement and aftermath of a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust investigation. Rebuilding the company's reputation, he oversaw several groundbreaking auctions, including 2001's Gaffé Collection, sold on behalf of UNICEF and representing its single largest donation; the 2006 sale of five works by

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restituted by the Austrian State to Maria Altmann and her family; and the Yves Saint Laurent sale in 2009. During Dolman's tenure as CEO he expanded the company's global growth, developing the market in China, gaining market share and achieving significant sales growth.

Awards

''Officier'' of the Legion of Honour 2011 ''Chevalier'' of the Legion of Honour 2007

Board memberships

Board memberships have included the International Advisory Board of Qatar Museums, the Governing Board of the Courtauld Institute of Art, the Seoul International Business Advisory Council, and the environmental charity Sailors for the Sea.

Personal life

Dolman is married and has two adult children. He is a seasoned sailor and the owner of a Swan 68.

References

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