Drew Watson
Head of Art Services, Bank of America
Drew Watson is a Senior Vice President and Head of Art Services with Bank of America Private Bank, a team of specialists who provide a suite of art finance and advisory services to private collectors and institutions. Drew helps clients generate liquidity through art lending as part of their art collection strategy. For individuals or institutions wishing to sell their art and collectibles, his team can help streamline the overall process through partnerships with auction houses. Positioned at the nexus of art and philanthropy, Art Services helps carry out clients’ philanthropic objectives, including donations to museums and strategic gifts. Prior to joining Bank of America in 2016, Drew worked as a business manager for Christie’s, and previously as private wealth management associate for Wealth Designs Advisors. He began his career as a manager and consultant for various arts organizations in the U.S. and Europe. Drew earned his B.A. from Columbia University where he also trained as a classical musician in a joint program with The Juilliard School. He earned an M.B.A. from INSEAD business school in Fontainebleau and Singapore and a certificate in Art Market Economics from Christie’s Education. Drew also serves on the board of The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF), and the Holt/Smithson Foundation.