“As we found out recently with the tariffs in America, sometimes you're caught totally off guard. When the news came in, we were right in the middle of sending consignments and it took a moment to look around and go, right, what is the answer?”

‍

‍

In this month’s episode of The Bigger Picture, we’re joined by Oliver Howell, CEO of Gander & White Shipping. Oliver shares insights into the evolving demands of sustainable business practices and the challenges of operating globally during periods of economic uncertainty.

Essential listening for anyone interested in the art market or keen to understand more how shifting trade dynamics are shaping daily operations across the sector.

You can subscribe to The Bigger Picture wherever you get your podcasts.
‍

‍

About the Guest

Oliver Howell is the Chief Executive Officer of Gander & White Shipping, a leading international fine art logistics company. He joined the firm in 1994 and has been instrumental in its global expansion and operational transformation.

Under Howell’s leadership, Gander & White has grown from a UK-based operation into a global network with offices in London, Paris, New York, Miami, Palm Beach, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The company’s storage footprint has expanded from 100,000 to over 450,000 square feet, and its workforce has grown to more than 330 employees. Howell is on the steering committee of ICEFAT (International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Art Transporters), and is a member of the Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM).

‍

About the host

Riah Pryor is an investigative journalist and author specialising in the relationship between art and law, supported by her experience working at New Scotland Yard's Art and Antiques Unit. She previously worked at The Art Newspaper as Art Market Assistant Editor and continues to write for them on a freelance basis, in addition to report writing and editorial consultancy for a range of art market clients.