Phillips announced this morning that Ken Yeh would join the auction house to continue the firm’s expansion into Asia:

Phillips is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Yeh as Senior Vice President and Senior International Specialist, 20th Century & Contemporary Art. He is based in New York.

Mr. Yeh joins Phillips from Acquavella Galleries in New York, where as a Director for four years he led the gallery’s business and client development in Asia. Before joining Acquavella, Mr. Yeh was Chairman of Christie’s Asia, where he provided senior cross-category support in developing relationships with clients and collectors.

As a Senior International Specialist, Mr. Yeh will be responsible for winning business and selling Phillips’ 20th Century & Contemporary Art sales on a global basis, with an emphasis on strengthening Phillips’ active client base in Asia.