LONDON.- Christie’s today announced the appointment of Nicholas Eldred as Group General Counsel based in London. In this role he will oversee Christie’s legal affairs globally and advise the company’s executive team and businesses worldwide on matters of governance, risk and compliance. Steven Murphy, Christie’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are tremendously pleased that after a decade of exemplary work managing the legal affairs of the BBC, Nicholas has chosen to join us at Christie’s. His proven leadership abilities, keen legal and business insight and excellent judgment make him the ideal partner for our management team as we take our global growth strategy forward.” As Group General Counsel, Mr Eldred will ensure that Christie’s management and businesses are provided with proactive