Lydia Fenet

Lydia Fenet is a world-renowned auctioneer who has raised more than $1 billion for charities throughout her career. Also, an author, podcast host and globally recognized speaker, Fenet is an expert in selling and negotiation. She is the founder and CEO of The Lydia Fenet Agency and serves as the Principal Auctioneer for Broad Arrow Group Auctions.

Over her two-decade long career, Fenet served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has raised money for more than 800 organizations and broken-down countless barriers for women in the auction industry. Widely recognized for her poise and power onstage, she has stood alongside celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Matt Damon and Jerry Seinfeld to raise record-breaking donations for the most notable charities across the globe.

Fenet is the author of two best-selling books, "The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You" and "Claim Your Confidence" as well as the podcast host of "Claim Your Confidence" in collaboration with Rockefeller Center. Her first book was optioned by Netflix in 2022 for a series that will be produced by Chernin Entertainment starring Kiernan Shipka as the lead.

Fenet travels internationally to speak to companies about unlocking their sales potential, empowering people in the workplace and the art of public speaking.