Chairman dclarke@rosss.comDaniel 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
Managing Director aclarke@rosss.comAngus 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
Art/Antiques Departments jesdale@rosss.comJonathan 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
Jewellery Department lfrayne@rosss.comLauren 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
Jewellery Department pharty@rosss.comPhilippa 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
Jewellery Department lblaney@rosss.comLucy 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.
Sophie Duff
Jewellery Department sduff@rosss.comSophie Duff studied French and English at Queens University, Belfast. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Sophie is a cataloguer and administrator for the Jewellery department.
Alec Grant
Art Department agrant@rosss.comAlec 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
Antiques Department jpenman@rosss.comJonathan 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
Art Department csahin@rosss.comCaitlin 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
Accounts Department mhargy@rosss.comMollie 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
Administration lkelly@rosss.comLauren Kelly is a Computer Science graduate from Ulster University. She is part of the administrative team supporting the Antiques department.
Mia Griffin
Administration mgriffin@rosss.comMia 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.