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.
Sophie Duff
Jewellery Department sduff@rosss.comSophie Duff is a modern languages graduate from Queen's University Belfast. Her knowledge of the valuation and appraisal of jewellery led to a GIA certificate as an applied jewellery professional.
Sophie has engaged in further post-graduate study and is completing her Fellowship of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
Beatrice Wright
Jewellery Department bwright@rosss.comBeatrice Wright graduated from Trinity College Dublin with an honours degree in History of Art and Architecture, before completing an MA in Art Philosophy and Cultural Institutions at the University of Liverpool. Beatrice has been engaged in curating and cataloguing gallery exhibitions before joining Ross's. She has a keen appreciation of aesthetics and brings an added dimension to Ross's jewellery department.
Anna Brown
Art Department abrown@rosss.comAnna Brown is a Fine Art graduate from Ulster University, where she achieved First Class Honours. With a strong foundation in fine art and practical experience within the creative sector, Anna has developed a particular interest in Irish Art, alongside expertise in art handling, exhibition installation and curation. An emerging artist herself, Anna was awarded the Seacourt Graduate Residency and Queen Street Studios Emergence Award in 2025, and was longlisted for the RDS Visual Arts Awards.
Lucy Blaney
Marketing Manager 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 Head of the Photography Department. Her expertise extends to product photography & catalogue presentation. Overseeing the company’s marketing, social media and digital content, she brings a strong creative and visual approach to developing Ross’s brand and promoting its auctions across digital platforms.
Theo Craig
Photography Department tcraig@rosss.comTheo Craig graduated from University of Dundee with an honours degree in Fine Art. Theo has engaged in running his own photography studio and business before joining Ross's. He is a member of our Photography Department.
Maeve Carberry
Photography Department mcarberry@rosss.comMaeve Carberry graduated from the University of the West of England with an honours degree in Product Design. After moving back from Bristol, she joined the Ross's photography team. Maeve has a keen appreciation of aesthetics and brings an added dimension to the creative output of the team.
Max Graham
Photography Department mgraham@rosss.comMax Graham graduated from Ulster University with a First Class honours degree in Photography with Video. Max was engaging in Film and Video production before starting at Ross's and has completed an HND in Film Production. He is a member of our Photography Department.
Mollie Hargy
Accounts Department mhargy@rosss.comMollie Hargy graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Media Studies & Production from Ulster University. She is PA to the Managing Director and heads Ross's Accounts and Administration teams, overseeing the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the business.
Mollie plays an important role in keeping the business running smoothly, managing accounts, coordinating administrative processes and supporting the wider team across the company.
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.
Abby Falloon
Administration afalloon@rosss.comAbby Falloon is a Business and Marketing graduate from the University of Stirling. She supports the administration team and has a liaising role with Ross's clients.
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.
Sam MacDonald
Whiskey & Wine department smacdonald@rosss.comSam MacDonald leads the Whiskey & Wine department, specialising in the sourcing and valuation. With almost 18 years experience in the whiskey industry, his background spans distilling, brand development and international market development, including roles with Teeling and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Sam is also the founder of the Somerled Club, a private single-cask whiskey club focused on exceptional and rare bottlings.
Angus McGowan
General Contents amcgowan@rosss.comAngus McGowan graduated with a First Class Honours in Computer Science from the Open University. He also has degree in Fine Art Print Making from the University of Brighton. Angus lived in London selling his own art work and in recent years he has gained specialist experience in antique cameras, watches and bicycles at auction. Angus heads our Weekly General Auction.
Emily Graham
General Contents egraham@rosss.comEmily Graham studied Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling. Emily spent a year working in Colombia before joining Ross's, specialising in Spanish translation. Emily supports the General Contents Department, assisting with the day-to-day running and coordination of our weekly auction. She helps with the preparation and organisation of sales, ensuring the auction process runs smoothly from preparation through to sale day.
Olivia Crilly
General Contents ocrilly@rosss.comOlivia joined Ross's General Contents Department, where she assists with the preparation and running of our weekly sales. Working across a wide variety of items, she helps with the organisation and presentation of lots, ensuring each sale runs smoothly from preparation through to auction day. With a background in digital marketing, content creation and customer service, Olivia brings a creative eye, strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail to the role. She is currently completing a Master of Public Health at Queen's University Belfast, alongside her work at Ross's.
Sam Rutherford
Logistics Manager srutherford@rosss.comSam is our Logistics Manager, overseeing the day-to-day coordination of deliveries and collections at Ross's. He plays a key role in ensuring auction purchases are handled carefully and efficiently, from the moment a sale is completed through to collection or delivery. Working across our Jewellery, Antiques & Furniture and Irish Paintings departments, Sam coordinates the movement of items, liaises with clients and helps manage the practical logistics behind our auctions. Sam holds a First-Class Honours degree in Music and Sound Design from Queen's University Belfast.
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