To celebrate 20 years of Chopard Manufacture, the iconic watch marque’s full-fledged manufacture in Fleurier, Switzerland, Gentleman’s Journal has profiled five young, stylish and successful entrepreneurs who, like the craftsmen at Chopard, have turned their passions – from the worlds of art, food, clothing and music – into their careers. Here is the third in the series, the founder of Paddle8, Alexander Gilkes.
Eton educated Alexander Gilkes is only 36, but he is already a veteran in the world of luxury auctions. His illustrious resumé includes becoming one of the youngest executives in the history of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, and the director of marketing for Phillips. Having brought down the hammer on artworks such as the distinctive $53-million Rothko and, with more than $1 billion of bids to his name, he is undoubtedly one of the leading auctioneers of his generation. His New York-based art auction site, Paddle8, seamlessly brings the traditional auction house onto the web, hosting more than 500 auctions, including artworks by Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.
Alexander wears the L.U.C 8HF Power Control, £14,510. Visit Chopard here.
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