Biography
Karina Sokolovsky currently serves as Global Head of Public Relations and Events at Sotheby’s. A seasoned communications executive with over two decades of experience, she directs external communications and influencer strategy across Sotheby’s calendar of auctions and a global network of specialists and departments. In addition, Karina spearheads Sotheby’s events in the US, fostering cultural connections at the intersection of art and luxury.
Before Sotheby’s, Karina served as Vice President of Global Communications and Brand Experience at Equinox where she led corporate reputation, executive visibility, and brand activation. Prior to that, she spent eight years at eBay, driving global consumer engagement and cross‑channel communications, and earlier still held senior roles at J.Crew and headed her own PR agency.
Renowned for her strategic storytelling and team leadership, Karina has earned industry recognition, including serving as a judge for PR Week awards for the last two years and speaking at events like The PR Net’s Future Focus conference.
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