Press Release

Sam Johnson appointed CEO at White Cube

Posted: 3 January 2024

Portrait of Sam Johnson, CEO, White Cube

White Cube is pleased to announce that Sam Johnson has been appointed to the new role of CEO, White Cube.

Working closely with the gallery’s board, he will lead the management and strategic development of the business with Julie Edelson, who has been promoted to the new role of Deputy CEO.

Johnson joins White Cube from the art brokerage firm Beaumont Nathan where he oversaw successful growth in the last four years, after a career working for a number of prestigious financial organisations.

Jay Jopling, Founder and Executive Chairman, White Cube said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Sam Johnson to White Cube. His business leadership and strategic expertise will be invaluable as the gallery enters into the next exciting phase of its development. Sam’s arrival, and Julie Edelson’s appointment as Deputy CEO, will enable me to focus on the creative vision for the gallery.’