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Jeffrey Y.

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Chief Executive Officer at Artsy
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

As CEO of Artsy, Jeffrey Y. leverages over 20 years of leadership in technology and finance to transform the art market. He previously served as the companys CFO and General Counsel, blending operational, legal, and strategic expertise. He holds a Doctor of Law from New York University School of Law.

Outside of his executive role, Jeffrey is an avid art collector himself, a passion that deeply informs his professional vision. His personal experience as a collector fuels his commitment to making the art world more accessible, transparent, and welcoming for both new and experienced buyers through technology.

His career path is unique, having risen from General Counsel and CFO to CEO within the same company.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Art & Technology
He is focused on transforming the art market by merging art with technology to create a personalized, data-driven experience for collectors, artists, and galleries.
Art Market Transparency
He frequently speaks on the importance of transparency in the art market and Artsy's commitment to making pricing and access more open for collectors.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Artsy
9-2019 - 7-2024
Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel
Artsy
1-2018 - 2-2019
General Counsel
XO Group Inc.
4-2015 - 12-2017
General Counsel
Boutique Investment Bank and Family Office
2005 - 2015
CCO and General Counsel
Speciality Finance Company
In the press

Media appearances

CEO Jeffrey Yin on His Vision and Strategy for Artsy. Featured in Artsy Partners
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ArtTactic Podcast: Artsy's Jeffrey Yin on Technology in the Art World. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1995 - 1998
Doctor of Law (JD)
New York University School of Law
1991 - 1995
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
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