Leadership team

Adam Schneider Vice President of the Private Client Group Services

Adam Schneider is Vice President of the Private Client Group. Adam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Harvard University with a citation in French and a MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. He also holds a Certificate in Food & Beverage Management from Cornell and WSET Level 3 in Wine with Merit.

After completing his MFA, Adam spent ten years in entertainment and media working for companies including William Morris Endeavor and Paramount Pictures before joining Christie’s as their sole Wine Specialist on the West Coast in 2021. At Christie’s, Adam shepherded many important wine collection sales including Fine Wine from the Cellar of Quincy Jones, the Ruan Collection, and the Exceptional Collection of Danny & Donna Arnold. He also regularly organized top client dinners and tasting events with leading wine producers and spirits brands.

Adam enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and is an avid collector of contemporary art. He is currently a member of LACMA’s Modern & Contemporary Art Council and in the past, he has been a member of the Whitney Contemporary Patrons, the MoMA Junior Associates, and the auction committee for Project Angel Food’s Angel Art Gala.