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Maarten ten Holder appointed as Managing Director of TEFAF

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
08 Jun 2026
Industry
Arts, Culture & Sport
Location
Amsterdam

TEFAF appoints Maarten ten Holder as Managing Director

A Dutch citizen with a global focus, Ten Holder brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the high-end international art market and luxury sector. He is recognized for driving complex international operations, spearheading strategic growth, and designing client‑centric platforms across auctions, advisory services, and luxury categories.

Ten Holder most recently served as CEO, Americas, at Gurr Johns, overseeing U.S. operations. From 2021 to 2024, he was an Executive Vice President and the Managing Director at Bonhams|Cars, where he doubled global auction sales, launched a 24/7 online platform, oversaw the division’s rebrand, expanded international auctions, and established new partnerships with various automotive partners.

I am truly honored to join TEFAF at this pivotal and inspiring moment. TEFAF represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement, and I look forward to working alongside the talented TEFAF team and world-renowned dealers to expand TEFAF’s influence and help shape the future of the international art market.

Maarten ten Holder

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