Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Acquicent Adds Advisor, Investor

Los Angeles-based Acquicent, the startup which is developing a marketplace that allows users to invest in "museum-grade" collectibles such as art and vintage automobiles, is announcing this morning that it has added Kevin Conroy, CEO of ConroyMedia and former director of Sotheby's, as both an advisor and investor. Conroy was on the board of Sotheby's from 2016 to 2019, and also had served as MGM's President of Digital from 2016-2018, Univision's Chief Strategy and Data Officer from 2009-2016, and AOL’s EVP for Product and Marketing from 2001-2008. According to Acquicent, the move will help it with go-to-market, business development, and strategic partnerships. Acquicent is led by founder and CEO Anthony Citrano.