NEW YORK CITY — Margaret Tao has been named executive director of Asia Week New York. Said Lark Mason, chairman of Asia Week New York 2016, in making the announcement, “We are delighted that Margaret is our new executive director of Asia Week New York. Her extensive knowledge of the Asian art market will certainly enhance our visibility and broaden our reach to new collectors.” According to Mason, Noémie Bonnet, who previously held the position, is stepping down in order to pursue various projects, but will continue working with the association as its technology consultant.

Working with the group’s Asia Week Planning Committee of gallery and auction house representatives, Tao will oversee the strategies and operations necessary to continue raising Asia Week New York’s profile as a premier destination on the international Asian art calendar. Tao has had a distinguished career in the Asian art world, first at Sotheby’s in the Chinese department and then as the US representative for Orientations, one of the leading Asian art publications.

Born in New York, Tao attended the Lycée Français in New York and in London, followed by Wellesley College, where she received a BA in Asian studies. She is bilingual in French and fluent in Mandarin.