Bidsquare has recently announced Allis Ghim as its new President and CEO.
Ghim will have oversight of the overall strategic direction, expansion and operation of Bidsquare, a new online bidding platform that enables buyers and collectors to discover and bid on items from the country’s leading auction houses.
"Allis has a deep understanding of e-commerce and understands the partners’ vision of where we believe the business is heading," said Wes Cowan, one of Bidsquare’s founding partners. "She shares our values and recognizes that user experience is of paramount importance. We think Allis' track record and strategic mindset will be key to the success of Bidsquare."
“This is a pivotal and exciting time for the auction world,” said Ghim. “I am honored to lead the Bidsquare business. By partnering with the leading auction houses in the country, Bidsquare gives buyers access to an exceptional selection of goods while giving auction houses the ability to reach new buyers online.”
Ghim has over 10 years of experience in e-commerce and was previously VP of Global Sales and Operations at 1stdibs.com. Prior to 1stdibs, Ghim spent eight years at eBay in a number of management and leadership roles in the U.S., as well as internationally. Ghim first started her career at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York City. She is a Fulbright Scholar and holds an M.B.A. from the New York University Stern School of Business and a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University.
Launched in September of 2014, Bidsquare is a new online bidding platform that connects buyers and collectors with leading auctions houses through live and timed auctions in over 14 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, design, jewelry, collectibles, wine and more.
To learn more, visit www.bidsquare.com.