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Lydia Fenet
Gender Equality
Transform fundraising and leadership impact with Lydia Fenet, speaker and global auction strategist. Lydia works with organizations to maximize revenue potential and empower women in business, delivering half-billion-dollar fundraising results featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and Vogue.
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Women in Business
Lydia Fenet is the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships and Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie's Auction House.
With a remarkable track record, she has conducted auctions for over 600 organizations, raising more than half a billion dollars globally for nonprofits.
In addition to her auctioneering prowess, Lydia is also responsible for establishing and leading Christie's Global Strategic Partnerships division. Under her leadership, this division has generated over $25 million in revenue and formed partnerships with more than 100 corporate and luxury brands around the world.
Lydia's influence extends beyond the auction house. As a keynote speaker, she travels internationally, delivering impactful speeches on unlocking sales potential and empowering women in the workplace.
Her expertise and achievements have earned her recognition as one of New York's most influential women by Gotham magazine. Furthermore, her accomplishments have been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Crain's, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Town & Country.
Lydia is not only a successful professional but also an accomplished author. She authored the acclaimed book The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You, which was published by Simon & Schuster. In February 2020, the book was optioned for TV/Film by New Form Entertainment.
Currently, Lydia is working on her next book, The Most Powerful Girl in the Room is You, which aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders.
Lydia brings unparalleled expertise in unlocking sales potential and empowering women, drawing from her vast experience as a global leader and auctioneer who has raised over half a billion dollars for nonprofits. Her insights have been recognized and featured in top publications, making her a sought-after voice for inspiring change and driving success in any organization. Booking Lydia as a speaker will not only energize your team but also equip them with the strategies needed to excel in today's competitive landscape.
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Lydia Fenet draws on her experience conducting over 600 benefit auctions at Christie's to ground her keynotes in live sales technique, using real auction scenarios to illustrate principles of persuasion and closing.
Lydia Fenet speaks on sales performance, women in the workplace, and strategic partnerships. She is the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships and Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie's Auction House, where she has raised more than half a billion dollars for nonprofits across over 600 organisations.
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