Having the opportunity to grow and evolve the Hamptons International department is the dream job I could not have known existed when I was 18, winding through the Himalayas on the back of a Tata pickup truck during a volunteering placement in Nepal. This is where my passion for travel and working across cultures, countries, and time zones began. Throw in a love for buildings and what they bring to people, with an equal enthusiasm to win, and I find myself with the perfect mix, at the perfect time.

As head of International at Hamptons, I’ve been charged with expanding our global network, that currently numbers 1,200 affiliate partners across 40 countries, and making the international network relevant today. Our aim is to truly meet the needs of our customers, from investors to the ultra-high-net-worth individuals we look after through our Private Office, to those starting out on their overseas property journey, at the same time, building community and collective strength through our partnerships.

I have what is, unashamedly, one for the best jobs in real estate. Sophisticated, sometimes glamourous, competitive, and potentially cut-throat, but that just keeps it interesting, like travel itself. My world is all about cultivating great relationships, connecting people and places to do business by interacting with customers in all forms, whether it be in person or through the many virtual opportunities now available.

Looking to the future, my vision is to expand the Hamptons brand further internationally and better leverage our global network. Additionally, we will extend our UK Private Office offering and make it global, with the aim of connecting the most discreet sellers with the most discerning buyers. The wants and needs of buyers and sellers are forever changing and reflect what’s going on in the world. At present, buyers at the top end of the market are increasingly seeking ecofriendly, sustainably-built homes and lifestyle properties with a gastronomy angle, such as a vineyard or oil producing olive groves. Buyers are also looking to certain tax friendly territories, with Dubai and Andorra being high up on the list. Traditionally favoured destinations are still at the heart of most British holiday home searches, with Spain, Barbados, the Balearics, Italy, and Portugal remaining very much in high demand.