During his tenure leading the New York office, Sutton successfully broadened the publication's reach into Canada and Latin America. His work included launching the outlet’s first bilingual English-Spanish project in Mexico City and managing editorial operations for high-profile industry events, including Art Basel Miami Beach and Frieze Los Angeles. As Global Editor-in-Chief, he is tasked with accelerating the brand's digital and multimedia growth while maintaining its long-standing reputation for independent reporting.

The Art Newspaper, founded in 1990, serves as a primary source for the international art market, providing analysis and news for major events ranging from the Venice Biennale to Art Week Tokyo. The appointment marks a transition in leadership for the outlet, which operates under The Generation Essentials Group, a subsidiary of the AMTD Digital conglomerate.