Phillips appoints Beth Vilinsky as Senior International Design Specialist, SVP Ms. Vilinsky has had a robust career in the Design field and joins Phillips from Christies. Image courtesy of Phillips. NEW YORK, NY .-Phillips announced the appointment of Beth Vilinsky as the auction houses new Senior Vice President and Senior International Design Specialist, Americas, based in New York. As a new addition to the Americas team, Ms. Vilinsky will partner closely with Cordelia Lembo in New York, Meaghan Roddy in LA, and with Phillips team of specialists to cultivate networks among collectors, dealers, and curators to further develop and maintain the auction houses best-in-class position in the Design market. Her deep expertise in the 20th and 21st Century Design will add even greater depth to an already extraordinary pool of talent. Phillips Design team has reached new heights in recent seasons, broadening the reach to new audiences, and cementing its reputation for providing unparalleled expertise.