Bonhams Appoints Michael Squire and Robert Glover to Lead Cars Department in Europe and UK
The Facts
On March 4, 2026, Bonhams announced key appointments to strengthen its Cars Department leadership, naming Michael Squire as Head of Europe and Robert Glover as Head of UK. Both report to Julie David, who joined as Global Managing Director of the Cars, Motorcycle and Automobilia department in March. Squire, a mechanical engineer and historic racing driver, previously served as Director of Research and Specialist at another auction house. Glover, returning to Bonhams, was previously Head of UK Consignments at another auction house and has extensive experience in vintage and classic car sales. Tim Schofield, formerly Head of UK, has moved to a new role as Head of UK Business Development, focusing on client relationships and private collections.
The Signal
The appointments signal Bonhams' strategic push to strengthen its market presence in the collector car sector, particularly in Europe and the UK, where competition among auction houses for high-value consignments is intense. By bringing in specialists with deep client networks and consignment experience, Bonhams aims to position itself as the preferred auction house for collectors of historic and classic vehicles. The leadership team will be present at the Bonhams pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 9-12, a key event for the classic car community, underscoring the importance of face-to-face client engagement in this market.
- People: Julie David, Michael Squire, Robert Glover, Tim Schofield
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Locations: London
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