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Bell Chen

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I lead global payments, treasury, and financial operations for luxury and financial services organizations.

United States
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At Sotheby’s, I lead global payment operations for fine art, rare jewelry, and collector automobiles across live, online, and private sales. I oversee client payments, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and global travel operations across the US, EMEA, and APAC.

I centralized global payroll onto ADP Celergo, implemented Concur Expense Management, and delivered a “No PO No Pay” policy within an eight-month, $5M program. I also led cost-control, vendor renegotiation, and workflow automation initiatives that reduced global headcount by 17% and company costs by 14%.

My work has included building banking relationships with JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, and American Express; managing liquidity, FX, audit readiness, and high-value transactions; and leading teams across finance, operations, and compliance. Earlier, I supported Lévy Gorvy’s expansion into Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Seoul and managed treasury, finance, HR, IT, and operations as CFO at St. Charles New York.

Across roles at The Pace Gallery, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Girl Scouts of America, and Prada USA, I’ve managed cash flow, credit facilities, banking infrastructure, financial reporting, audits, international expansion, and treasury operations. I bring an MBA in Finance and Marketing, global operating experience, and fluency in Chinese.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Vice President – Global Head of Payments

Jun 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 4 months)

Managed global payment operations across auction categories, ensuring secure and compliant transactions for high-net-worth clients. Oversaw financial operations, implemented SOPs, and led cost control initiatives resulting in significant savings.

Education

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Fordham University

Master of Business Administration, Finance and Marketing

Pursued an MBA with a focus on Finance and Marketing, graduating in May 2000.

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New York University

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and East Asian Studies

Activities and societies: Received a 4-year scholarship from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and East Asian Studies, graduating in May 1994.

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