Sara Mao is the Director for Christie’s Education in Asia Pacific, overseeing the development of programmes and partnerships across Hong Kong, The Mainland, and South East Asia. Sara joined Christie’s in 2008 and was appointed Specialist Head of Sale for Chinese Modern Paintings in 2015, and then as Director for Christie’s Education in 2018. In May 2024, she expanded her role by taking on the position of Head of Strategic Growth Initiatives at Christie’s Asia Pacific, driving new business initiatives and exploring brand opportunities, as Christie’s prepares to relocate its Asia Pacific headquarters to The Henderson in September 2024.

Bringing her specialist experience to education, she currently leads programmes in Asian Art, Art Business and Luxury Connoisseurship, with a focus on Women Artists and Art and Tech. She was the curator for Christie’s Art + Tech Summit ‘Mixed Realities’ in 2019, and co-convenor for Christie’s Education’s first online academic conference ‘The Chinese Art Market’, in 2020. She also moderated for Christie’s ‘Art and Sustainability’ Forum in 2023.

Sara is also an auctioneer for Christie’s, supporting numerous charity auctions including Save the Children, Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish Foundation, The National Kidney Foundation (SNG), and others.