David Kownator

David Kownator currently serves as Group CFO at Sotheby's since October 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in financial leadership across various industries. Previously, David held the position of Group Chief Financial Officer at Isar Aerospace from September 2022 to September 2024 and served as President and Chief Financial Officer at REEF from December 2019 to August 2022, focusing on transforming urban spaces into community hubs. David's earlier roles include Directeur Général Adjoint and Chief Financial Officer at INDIGO Group, CEO and founder of OPnGO, and various leadership positions in private equity at Victoria Private Equity, Ergon Capital Partners, and Apax Partners. David's formal education includes a Master's degree in Finance and Corporate Law from HEC Paris and additional studies at Sciences Po and Harvard Business School.