Michelle Ickowics

Michelle Ickowics is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and operations management within the marketing and trading sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Rapaport since September 2014, Michelle has successfully managed the global trading division and achieved a remarkable 35% increase in overall business revenue within one year. Prior to this role, Michelle was the Director of Business Development at Rapaport, where responsibilities included strategic planning and overseeing global auctions, resulting in over 60% growth in the auction business. Previous roles include Associate Director at UJA-Federation of New York, Account Coordinator at News America Marketing, and Marketing Assistant at St. Martin's Press. Michelle holds an MBA in Marketing from Baruch College and a BS in Marketing from Yeshiva University, along with ongoing executive education at Harvard Business School and NYU School of Professional Studies.