We believe that a Concours should be judged by the very best in the world, which we achieve through our work with ICJAG — the International Chief Judging Advisory Group – and support from the wider automotive industry. Our Jury boast long-term positions at the world’s most prestigious Concours and experience working with history’s most prestigious brands.
20 years after starting work at Bonhams, and 10 years after founding and running RM Sotheby’s European division, Max set up Girardo & Co. in June 2016. Thanks to Girardo’s experience, they are in a position to offer a unique level of advice and array of facilities to build trust and extend long-term relationships with both new and ambitious collectors.
Nigel has been in the classic car business for over 45 years, now a leading figure in the specialist insurance industry. He has also judged at many major concours events including Pebble Beach, La Jolla, Hillsborough and the Australian Concours d’Elegance as Chief Judge.
Richard is a world-renowned expert on pre-war French aerodynamic cars. He is a member of both the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Advisory Board and the Board of the Mullin Automotive Museum, and has been since those bodies’ inceptions.
Keith started writing about Ferrari in 1980, now with 7 published works on the marque. He is a Ferrari Club of America Concours judge and has judged at the Cavallino Classic, Concorso Italiano, Pebble Beach and both the Ferrari 60th & 70th Anniversary Concorso d’Eleganza.
Former Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Ken is a 31-year Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Chief Class Judge and serves on the Selection Committee. A member of ICJAG, the International Chief Judge Advisory Group, and Chief Judge for the Greenwich Concours, Ken judges at Amelia Island, Boca Raton, Hilton Head, St. Michaels and Greenbrier.
Chris has been working in the classic car industry for over thirty years, becoming a value appraiser and FIVA Scrutineer. Chris presently judges on four continents, at Pebble Beach, 21 Gun Salute in Delhi, La Jolla, Cavallino Classic, Sydney, Las Vegas, Geneva and Greenwich.
As well as his doctorate in English literature and semiotics, Peter has an enduring fascination in the great French marques and coachbuilders. Peter also serves on the Selection Committee for Pebble Beach, and judges in concours around the world.
Paul has been involved with classic cars since 1973. He is a Chief Class Judge at Pebble Beach and Cavallino Classic. He also holds notable advisory positions for many national and international bodies, all working towards the preservation of classic automobiles.
In addition to his work as technical curator of the Louwman Museum, Raoul has judged prolifically around the world. His international Concours career has included events in England, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland and the USA.
A lifelong vintage motorist, New Zealand-born Allan Winn was from 2003 to 2018 the Director & CEO of Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, UK, and remains a Vice-President of its Trust. An engineer by training and the Editor of engineering, motoring and aviation magazines over a 30-year period, he judges at various Concours d’Elégance including Pebble Beach.
James has a lifetime of experience with cars of all ages, having grown up with them; driven since he was seven and raced for twenty-nine years. He drives and coaches professionally and consults for events. James has judged Concours in Europe, India and the USA.
Jonathan Wood runs a specialist restoration business concentrating on pre-war cars. He has worked on some of the finest cars of this era, with awards won at major concours events across the world.
Having been directly involved with numerous Concours winning cars and attending Concours events since the age of 12, Ben has a sharp eye for originality and detail. He is an avid collector of all things Ferrari with an ever-growing historical archive.
Kai Billesfeld is an experienced automotive technician and advisor at a German specialist for classic car restorations, maintenance and service. Having worked for other well-known restorers, he has always been driven by the passion for classic cars, technology and the automobile history.
As lifelong Porsche fanatic and admirer of British sportscars, Sebastian is a master mechanic. He puts his skills to use in his father’s workshop in Germany, where the team have thirty years’ experience specialising in the servicing of German premium brands and classic cars.
Michele has been the curator of the Lopresto Collection since 2013 and is a member of the Italian Association for Automotive History (AISA). His main area of study is Italian coachbuilders and sportscars between the 30s and 50s.
The first woman to graduate from the Automotive Restoration Program at the Academy of Art University, Caroline Cassini was practically raised in the classic car hobby. Born to parents ranked among the world’s leading collectors, she spent her childhood attending various automotive events.
Ben Erickson is connoisseur of the grand French classics. Along with Peter Larsen, Ben is co-author of many books on French coachbuilding. Along with automotive consulting and serving as a concours judge, time is devoted to his translation company, music and cars.
As well as being educated and experienced in business, marketing and entrepreneurship, Felipe’s passion for vintage and collector cars started from an early age, specialising in Italian, English and South American motorsport.
Jakob Greisen is Head of Bonhams US Motoring Department and Vice President. Danish by birth, Jakob was immersed in the car fraternity from an early age. After finishing his education as an automotive engineer, while studying business and management, Jakob moved to the US in 2002, where he managed a major west coast collection.
Christoph has more than 30 years’ experience as a collector and a dealer of highly collectable motor cars. With a reputation for maintaining a professional focus on finding lost treasures, he is passionate about identifying the true historical value of cars and an ambassador for preservation and authenticity.
Having repaired and tuned motorcycles since the age of 12, Christoph’s natural next step was into a Ferrari dealership as a mechanic before going on to study Automotive Science at University, eventually ending up at Mercedes-Benz. He was the curator of the Mercedes- Benz factory collection from 1998 – 2013, responsible for more than 1,000 vehicles.
Gabriele is the Operations Manager at Ferrari Classiche in Maranello (Ferrari Classiche is the service that Ferrari offers to certify the authenticity of Ferrari road cars over 20 years old).
Born in a collector’s family, Duccio developed a taste for beauty and design thanks to his father. He worked for Lamborghini, RM Sotheby’s and Hagerty, before joining The Classic Car Trust. He now attends international concours as a youth judge, including Pebble Beach.
As editor of the UK Hagerty Price Guide and European Bureau Chief of Hagerty Insider, John's everyday focus is on the global classic and collector car market. He also writes on a wider range of subjects, including pre-war racing and record-breaking drivers.
Madan Mohan is an avid motoring enthusiast and collector who launched the 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance in 2011, which is now one of Asia’s most prestigious Concours Shows. He is a renowned figure in the global motoring fraternity who passionately believes in preserving motoring history, particularly the glory of the Indian motoring heritage.
Mark Moskowitz MD is a retired surgeon, racer, and car collector. He is director and curator of The Museum of Automobile History (pvt), manages the estate of renowned automotive artist, Carlo Demand, and serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
For the past 30 years, Matt has attended over 800 car shows and he judges at many events throughout the United States. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the Concours Group for Hagerty and oversees The Amelia, Greenwich and Detroit Concours d’Elegance.
Initially starting work at DK Engineering at 16, Harvey is now one of two senior Acquisition Consultants responsible for building a number of great collections from scratch over the last decade. Harvey can also be seen regularly in a wide variety of historic race cars.
Originally from Norway, Håkon studied engineering at Stavanger University—specialising in cybernetics and telematics. Having always had a passion for older cars, Håkon's dream was to pursue that industry and he is now the Head of Restoration and Expertise at BMW Group Classic.
Following a tenure as Director at Maranello Sales, Tony became a consultant for Ferrari North Europe, where he oversaw all Classiche activities/inspections from 2004 until 2017. He is also owner of the Maranello Concessionaires Archive.
