Charity Auctioneer & Fundraising Expert; Founder & CEO of Lydia Fenet Agency; Author of "The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You"; Former Global Managing Director at Christie's

New York, NY, USA
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Lydia Fenet Biography

Lydia Fenet is an auctioneer, author, podcast host, and speaker known for her impact on charitable fundraising and the auction industry. Over her career, Fenet served as the global managing director of strategic partnerships for Christie's and has been recognized as a leading charity auctioneer. She has raised more than $1 billion for over 800 organizations and has contributed to increasing opportunities for women in the auction field. Fenet also serves as principal auctioneer for Broad Arrow Group Auctions.

Fenet's interest in auctions began as a student at the University of the South in Tennessee, inspired by a Vanity Fair article about Princess Diana's dress auction at Christie's. She interned at Christie's between her junior and senior years, then joined the firm after graduation, working in the Special Events department before becoming head of special events for North and South America. Fenet launched the strategic partnerships division at Christie's, expanding it into a global operation. She is known for combining traditional auctioneering skills with an improv-based approach, which has contributed to her success at major nonprofit events, including those for Robin Hood, Tipping Point, the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Fenet is the founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique firm representing charity auctioneers. She has worked with celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Matt Damon, and Jerry Seinfeld to raise donations for prominent charities. Fenet has been named one of New York's most influential women by Gotham magazine and has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Crain's, as well as in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Town & Country.

Fenet is the author of two books, "The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You" and "Claim Your Confidence," and hosts the Rockefeller Center-sponsored podcast "Claim Your Confidence." On the podcast, she interviews authors, business leaders, and celebrities about their professional journeys and strategies for personal growth. "The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You" was optioned by Hulu for a series, with Fenet serving as an executive producer. She is also executive producing the TV series "SOLD" with writer Stacy Greenberg and showrunner Sharon Horgan. As a keynote speaker, Fenet addresses topics such as sales, negotiation, and confidence-building for audiences worldwide, contributing to conversations on business, leadership, and empowerment.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Lydia Fenet Videos

Lydia Fenet - Advocate Now

Lydia Fenet - Advocate Now

Lydia Fenet best known as the world's leading charity auctioneer offers her tips for becoming more confident and commanding a room.

2020 Woman of Distinction, Lydia Fenet - YouTube

2020 Woman of Distinction, Lydia Fenet - YouTube

2020 Woman of Distinction, Lydia Fenet chats with Gold Award Girl Scout Brianna to discuss how she stays cool under pressure and how girls ...

It's About Storytelling - Lydia Fenet - YouTube

It's About Storytelling - Lydia Fenet - YouTube

From Bernstein's Women and Wealth event in October 2019https://www.bernstein .com/bernstein/microsites/women/index.html.

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Lydia Fenet is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lydia Fenet for your event is available upon request. Lydia Fenet generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jean Case, Sophia Amoruso, Barbara Corcoran, Dr. Nona Djavid and Ann Louden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lydia Fenet for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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