AMTD Promotes Benjamin Sutton to Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper
Event summary
- Benjamin Sutton, former Editor-in-Chief for Americas at The Art Newspaper, promoted to Global Editor-in-Chief on August 20, 2026.
- Sutton previously expanded coverage into Canada and Latin America, launching bilingual English-Spanish projects in Mexico City.
- The Art Newspaper, founded in 1990, is a multi-platform brand covering major global art events.
- AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital Inc., and The Generation Essentials Group jointly announced the appointment.
The big picture
The appointment of Benjamin Sutton as Global Editor-in-Chief reflects AMTD's strategic push to strengthen The Art Newspaper's global presence and digital capabilities. As the art world becomes increasingly interconnected, the move underscores the importance of authoritative, multi-platform coverage in a fragmented media landscape. The Art Newspaper's role as the 'journal of record' for major art events positions it as a key player in the industry's digital transformation.
What we're watching
- Global Expansion
- How Sutton's leadership will accelerate The Art Newspaper's international growth beyond the Americas.
- Digital Strategy
- Whether AMTD can sustain the publication's digital and multimedia growth under Sutton's new role.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which The Art Newspaper can solidify its authority in the competitive art media landscape.