Concierge Auctions names Sotheby’s veteran Meaghan Steele head auctioneer

Concierge Auctions said July 21, 2026, that Meaghan Steele will join as head auctioneer and client liaison alongside founding head auctioneer Frank Trunzo. The move adds Sotheby’s experience to the luxury real estate auction house as it expands its global sales calendar and upcoming auctions in New York, Hong Kong and London.

Why it matters: - Concierge Auctions is adding another Sotheby’s veteran to lead high-end property sales as the firm pushes deeper into the $20-million-plus luxury auction market. - The appointment gives the company broader auctioneering depth across luxury real estate, fine art and luxury goods. - The move comes as Concierge Auctions continues to market some of the world’s most significant properties and expand its international reach.

What happened: - Concierge Auctions appointed Meaghan Steele as head auctioneer and client liaison on July 21, 2026. - Steele joins Frank Trunzo, the firm’s founding head auctioneer emeritus. - The company announced the hire in New York. - Concierge Auctions said the appointment expands its global rostrum and Sotheby’s-linked auctioneer bench.

The details: - Concierge Auctions has generated more than $5 billion in historic sales since its founding. - The firm says it has sold properties in 46 U.S. states and 35 countries. - Concierge Auctions says it holds an 85%+ share of the luxury real estate auction market above $20 million. - The company cited the 2022 sale of “The One” for $141 million as a world-record luxury auction result. - Steele began auctioneering in 2022 and has led sales in luxury real estate, fine and decorative arts, and luxury goods. - Steele has presided over more than $60 million in luxury real estate offerings across North America. - Her recent live sales included Concierge Auctions’ inaugural 2025 end-of-year sale at Sotheby’s new global headquarters in the Breuer building in New York, the January 2026 “Visions of America” sale, and a June 2026 global sale at Sotheby’s London. - The 2025 end-of-year sale capped the firm’s annual live auction calendar across New York, London, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. - That sale was the largest live auction in Concierge Auctions’ nearly 20-year history. - In her client liaison role, Steele will support business development and collaboration across Concierge Auctions, Sotheby’s and RM Sotheby’s. - Steele spent more than 12 years at Sotheby’s, including five years running operational execution for the Luxury Division’s auction sales across the Americas. - Her Sotheby’s work included Luxury Week, Geek Week, Book Week and Sports Week. - Her auction background also includes Codex Sassoon in 2023 and a 2021 sale of constitutional documents benefiting the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation. - Steele also worked on sales tied to Marsha and Robin Williams, Barbara and Frank Sinatra, and the Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication. - She supported Sotheby’s partnerships with the NBA, Fanatics and MGM Resorts, plus sales benefiting Napa Valley Vintners. - Steele holds a B.A. in art history with honors and Spanish from Wake Forest University. - Trunzo has served as head auctioneer since Concierge Auctions began. - Trunzo is a World Champion, multi-state champion and three-time International Auctioneer Championship finalist. - Trunzo has presided over more than 5,000 auctions and more than $5 billion in luxury real estate auction sales. - The company said Steele and Trunzo will lead upcoming auctions in New York City, Hong Kong and London. - Concierge Auctions also said both auctioneers serve as charity auctioneers and support the Key For Key® giving program, which funds new homes for families in need with each property sold. - Concierge Auctions said it has collaborated with Sotheby’s auctioneers including Phyllis Kao, Jonny Fowle, Florence Ho and George Lacey on major sales. - The company said more information is available at ConciergeAuctions.com or by calling +1.212.202.2940.

Between the lines: - The hire signals that Concierge Auctions is leaning on Sotheby’s talent pipeline to reinforce credibility in ultra-luxury transactions. - Pairing Steele with Trunzo blends a newer auctioneer with a long-time company face, which may help the firm balance continuity and growth. - Steele’s background across art, luxury goods and real estate suggests Concierge Auctions wants a more cross-category sales approach for wealthy collectors and sellers.

What's next: - Steele and Trunzo will front the firm’s auction calendar as Concierge Auctions lines up sales in major global luxury hubs. - The company expects the new leadership mix to support business development across its Sotheby’s and RM Sotheby’s relationships. - Concierge Auctions will continue tying sales activity to its Key For Key® housing program.

The bottom line: - Concierge Auctions is strengthening its auction leadership with another Sotheby’s veteran as it works to protect its dominance in luxury real estate auctions and expand internationally.