Guillaume Cerutti chosen to head the Palace of Versailles
PARIS — After eight months of interim leadership, Versailles is set to welcome a new president. Guillaume Cerutti, former president of the Pinault Collection and ex-global head of Christie's, is expected to take the helm of the prestigious chateau, POLITICO has learned - the Elysée did not respond to our messages. His appointment is due to be validated at a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, according to […]
Guillaume Cerutti, former head of the Pinault Collection and global CEO of Christie's, is set to become the new president of the Palace of Versailles. His appointment, proposed by French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard and approved by President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to be finalized at a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday.
Cerutti has a background in finance and culture, having worked at the Inspection des finances and as director of the cabinet of Jean-Jacques Aillagon at the Ministry of Culture. The Palace of Versailles attracted nearly 8.4 million visitors in 2025.
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