Guillaume Cerutti named to lead Versailles palace in France
Cerutti’s appointment ends an eight-month vacancy at the institution. He returns to public service after senior roles at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and the Pinault Collection.
Guillaume Cerutti has been named president of the Palace and National Estate of Versailles, succeeding Christophe Leribault, who moved to lead the Louvre. The Art NewspaperARTnews
Emmanuel Macron nominated Cerutti, and government officials approved the appointment, ARTnews reported. ARTnews
Versailles received 8.4 million visitors in 2025 and employs around 1,000 people, as it faces budget pressures and a need for support from wealthy patrons. The Art Newspaper