Prior to joining Chiswick Auctions, Jo worked as a senior specialist at Bonhams in Knightsbridge in the 20th Century Decorative Arts department, also supporting the Design department at Bond Street, and acting auctioneer across both sites. Most recently, Jo was Head of Decorative Arts at Rosebery’s, co-curating the Design sales.
Jo obtained an MA degree in Antiques, with research focus on The Impact of Islamic Ceramic Decoration on British Decorative Ceramics 1860–1910. Her particular areas of interest are contemporary ceramics and studio pottery, as well as 'Art Pottery' of the Arts & Crafts / Aesthetic Movement eras.