Our Team

Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Chairman Daniel Clarke took over management of Ross's in 1988 and is now Chairman. A Chartered Surveyor, he is an Associate of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers, a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors & a Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
Angus Clarke

Angus Clarke

Managing Director Angus Clarke graduated from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh with an honours degree in Estate Management. He was appointed a Director in 2016 and became Managing Director in 2024. He is particularly engaged in Ross's digital approach and the company's evolving online auctioneering strategy.
Jonathan Esdale

Jonathan Esdale

Art/Antiques Departments Jonathan Esdale joined Ross's in 1984 on an apprenticeship. He has forty years experience with the company as an auctioneer and valuer. He engages with both the Fine Art and Antiques departments.
Lauren Cremer

Lauren Cremer

Jewellery Department Lauren Cremer studied Photography at Edinburgh College. She worked in Australia before joining Ross's. She was awarded a scholarship by the Gemological Institute of America and is an Associate of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers. Lauren is a leading member of the Jewellery department.
Philippa Harty

Philippa Harty

Jewellery Department Philippa Harty graduated from the University of Stirling before joining Ross's. After a year working in Glasgow she returned to Ross's to expand the Jewellery department leadership team. She is a GIA scholar and has a diploma in gemology.
Lucy Blaney

Lucy Blaney

Jewellery Department Lucy Blaney graduated from Ulster University with an honours degree in Product Design. She has a scholarship from the Gemological Institute of America and is attached to the Jewellery department. Her expertise extends to product photography & catalogue presentation.
Alec Grant

Alec Grant

Art Department Alec studied History at Plymouth University. He graduated with a First Class Honours degree. After work experience in a Dublin auction house, he joined Ross's Fine Art department.
Jonathan Penman

Jonathan Penman

Antiques Department Jonathan Penman has been with Ross's for twenty five years. He brings his considerable experience to providing front line support to the handling and management of auction assets, from lot allocation to final dispatch. Jonathan is based in Ross's Antiques department.
Caitlin Sahin

Caitlin Sahin

Art Department Caitlin Sahin graduated with a First Class Honours degree in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art before joining Ross's. She is attached to the Fine Art department.
Mollie Hargy

Mollie Hargy

Accounts Department Mollie Hargy graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Media Studies & Production from Ulster University. Mollie is PA to the Managing Director and heads the administration team.
Lauren Kelly

Lauren Kelly

Administration Lauren Kelly is a Computer Science graduate from Ulster University. She is part of the administrative team supporting the Antiques department.
Mia Griffin

Mia Griffin

Administration Mia Griffin studied History & Politics at Queen's University, Belfast. She graduated with a BA(Hons) and is in the administrative team supporting the valuation department.