2021-10-14
Heidi Barnes: Named Most Influential Leader of 2021 by Industry Era Women Leaders
Twenty-five years ago, in London and Paris, Heidi founded BARNES, driven by the mission to support an expatriate clientele looking to relocate. At that time, no other company had developed this concept. With a highly motivating return on investment, she took BARNES International to new heights. None of this would have been possible without Heidi’s vision, passion, and sensitivity towards the French Art de Vivre, which she has consistently promoted internationally.
Our steadfast leader elevates BARNES as a significant player in the luxury real estate business. Her innate sense of communication and human touch have been crucial in assembling a team of experts who are involved in the continuous expansion of our company, which today is present in more than 20 countries.
"BARNES brings together over 1,000 collaborators, all of them experts and committed, located in 20 countries and 90 offices. BARNES is present in the most sophisticated properties, in the most beautiful addresses, and in the most coveted international cities in the world. A true family business, BARNES instills in its collaborators strong and essential values, such as excellence, respect, and a unique know-how."
Heidi Barnes, the epitome of an elegant woman and mother of four, has always paid close attention to the empowerment of women in the business world and in their relationships. "A woman must pay attention to details and be feminine at all times. Femininity enhances a woman’s strength," says Heidi, who has a true sense of the word "team," and her joy of living conveys a very powerful message. A true leader knows how to delegate and remain humble while guiding and motivating even from a distance.
From the beginning, at BARNES, we have approached customer service in a personalized manner, as demanded by the markets of major cities. Heidi's previous experiences encouraged her to focus on what was missing in the industry, improving and inventing a new way forward. Carrying out a real estate project is often a lifelong endeavor and requires a thorough understanding of needs, expert advice, and long-term support. Heidi and Thibault's conviction was that making a difference in the real estate field would be possible with a better way of accompanying clients in all their long-term lifestyle needs.
At BARNES, we systematically pursue a winning strategy based on internationalization and diversification. Internationalization to accompany our clients in all their projects, in France and abroad. "For this reason, we are present today in more than 60 destinations and can meet our clients’ needs anywhere. Diversification as a celebration of the French art of living: we can accompany our clients in all their passions, beyond their real estate needs," she explains. "This explains why we are now present in the fields of art management, yacht sales and chartering, investments in wine estates, and private aviation. Our ambition is to become a leading player in luxury services related to the art of living."
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