LONDON.- Bonhams announced the appointment and promotion of Jon Baddeley to the position of Managing Director, Knightsbridge – the busiest of the company’s UK and international salerooms. He takes on this new role with immediate effect. “Jon has an outstanding track record in the auction business. His career as both a dealer and auctioneer spans over 30 years,” says Matthew Girling, Chief Executive Officer, Bonhams UK & Europe. “His sound business acumen, specialist knowledge and proven ability to get the best from people make Jon the obvious person to run our Knightsbridge saleroom.” Jon Baddeley, who continues to be responsible for collectors’ sales worldwide, says: “I am excited about the prospect of taking on the challenge of being Managing Director, Knightsbridge. My ambition is not only to substantially grow the core business of jewellery, silver, paintings, furniture & works of art,