Lori Hotz

Lori Hotz serves as Chief Financial Officer of Sportzsafe. She also holds the position of Global Managing Director for Christie’s, the world’s leading art auction house where she has produced consistent growth and record-breaking sales for their post war and contemporary art department.
Lori honed her entrepreneurial skills and mindset through her involvement in Hotz Environmental Services, a Canadian-based, family-owned business. Combining creativity with financial acumen, Lori has successfully launched and nurtured innovative start-up enterprises within privately held and global companies.
Lori received a BA from the University of Toronto and both a master’s degree in Environmental Studies and an MBA from Yale University. Lori first served as COO for Lehman Brothers’ alternative and traditional asset management businesses, before being appointed chief operating officer of Barclay’s Wealth America’s product office. Prior to being recruited by Christie’s she held the position of chief operating officer for Lazard Wealth Management.
She is involved in a number of non-profit and civic organizations, actively promoting women artists and mentoring a number of emergent female leaders in the art and finance communities.
Lori’s favorite pastime is watching her children participate in their favorite sports with zeal and confidence. Knowing they are safe to engage in the sports they love allows her to relax as she cheers them on and enjoys their accomplishments.