Brendan Burns

Vice Chairman of Asia Art Foundation of New York

Professor at Columbia Business School and Sotheby's Institute of Art, also serves as the CEO of the See Me art platform.

With an MBA degree from Columbia Business School, Brendan is committed to exploring the commercial transformation of art and analyzing the art market. He brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and the art business. Since 2004, Brendan has held a professorship at Columbia Business School, actively assisting startup companies in translating creativity into economic value.

May Liu

Chairman & Founder of Asia Art Foundation of New York

A global young entrepreneur and scholar, founder of Meisi International Holdings Group. Graduated from the Royal Holloway College, University of London, majoring in documentary directing, with master's degrees from London Business School and Columbia Business School, and completed the OPM program at Harvard Business School. Holds a master's degree in Business Art from Sotheby's Institute of Art. With a unique understanding of multiculturalism, May Liu integrates a fresh global perspective into the foundation's future development.

Brian Cattell

Secretary General & Intl. Project Director of Asia Art Foundation of New York

Expert in the field of cultural arts finance, with a focus on emerging markets.

Graduated from Columbia Business School with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, possessing extensive experience in communication and public affairs. He has provided consulting services to operating companies in multiple international markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

May Chen

CFO & Co-Founder of Asia Art Foundation of New York

May has eight years of experience in the field of taxation and is skilled in providing high-quality, specialized financial and tax planning services for non-profit organizations. Helping them manage their finances effectively and achieve their missions. May is dedicated to giving back to society through philanthropy and promoting collaboration with charity organizations.

Xitong Liu

Representative of Asia Art Foundation of New York Beijing Office

Xitong holds dual master's degrees in EMBA from the University of Hong Kong and Peking University, engaging in cultural exchange activities between the East and West, as well as promoting cultural and artistic education. Xitong is dedicated to fostering a more diverse, international, and contemporary approach to education in the field of arts, aligning with modern trends.

Yiming Ren

International Program Liaison of Asia Art Foundation of New York

Graduated with a Master's degree in Literature from the Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier III in France.

Yiming is dedicated to enhancing the influence of artists in overseas media, aspiring to explore more innovative and diverse possibilities in promoting Asian art and culture.