Meet The Team
What started as a mutual desire between friends to live a life less ordinary in the best London homes and villas has grown into a highly sought-after service for those in the know.
Driven by a small, charismatic team, we combine a relentless desire to meet your needs with the experience needed to help you unlock the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
Louis Gergaud
Sales Advisor
Very personable and highly motivated, Louis brings his expertise to Oliver Bernard Private as a Sales Advisor. With a deep passion for people, culture and adventure, he has honed his skills at some of the world’s premier luxury tour operators curating extraordinary experiences for UHNW individuals, celebrities, aristocrats, and government officials. He looks forward to…
Ross Harvey
ARLA
Lettings Director
Ross joins OB Private with an impressive 18 years of experience in residential lettings. Most recently, he served as a partner at the global property firm Knight Frank, where he led their Ascot and Virginia Water offices, overseeing prime areas in Berkshire and Surrey, including the prestigious Wentworth Estate.
George Vernon
ARLA MRICS
Director
Having spent the last 10 years waving to them, George knows every doorman, barista, window cleaner and banker in Mayfair. So, no wonder that his extensive contact list relies on him as one of the most knowledgeable lettings agents in Mayfair. We call him our in-house chameleon because he gets on with everyone, and when it comes to new opportunities, he comes with eyes in the back of his head.
Charlie Gibson
ARLA MRICS
Managing Director
Depend upon Charlie to be trustworthy, accurate – and unashamedly straight-talking. With over a decades’ worth of experience in the industry, he has the knowledge and confidence to make tough decisions when needed. He has experience selling property up to £30M with a black book of transactions totalling more than £300M.
Harvey Cyzer
Director
Harvey has over 25 years of professional experience within the luxury real estate industry and 12 years as a Proprietary Partner at Knight Frank, the world’s largest private property firm. During his time at Knight Frank whist taking responsibility for the Mayfair office he oversaw the prime central London offices including Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington and Victoria.
Ari Reid
Head of Acquisitions
Ari Reid is a formidable force in the real estate industry, holding the prestigious position of Head of Acquisitions for Oliver Bernard. With a keen eye for hidden gems and a knack for negotiating deals, Ari has earned a reputation as the go-to expert for off-market properties. Her extensive network and insider knowledge grant her access to exclusive listings not found in the public domain, giving her clients a distinct advantage in the competitive real estate market.
Ralph de Wavrin
Director
Fluent in English and French (with a slither of Greek to boot), Ralph has a deep-seated love and knowledge of the Greek Islands having grown up in Corfu. He continues to split his time between London and Corfu, where he owns a villa right on the water.
Melanie Staley
Consulting Director
Following many years’ experience working with clients such as Red Savannah, Abercrombie & Kent, Sotheby’s and Mustique Island across the travel, fine art and lifestyle sectors, Mel joins Oliver Bernard as a Consulting Director to develop the product portfolio, marketing strategy and sales operation to build brand awareness and achieve long term growth.
Christina Lamprou
Luxury Villa Specialist
Christina is a passionate traveller with a deep curiosity for exploring new cultures. As a language graduate of the Université de Nice-Sophia-Antipolis, she spent many years in Europe, before settling in the UK to embark on a career in luxury travel.
Kim Oldham
ARLA
Lettings Director
Head of Lettings for the new Notting Hill office, Kimberly began her career in the property industry in 2013 and over the last decade has honed her expertise in the highly competitive lettings market. Though a Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea veteran, for the past five years, Kimberley has dedicated herself to Notting Hill, cultivating an unparalleled knowledge of the area and fostering an exceptional reputation among local Landlords.
Christian Marks
Lettings Advisor
Christian is a dependable and enthusiastic team member who graduated in Real Estate from Oxford Brookes and also has a Masters in International Planning and Sustainable Development. He knows Mayfair well and how it has evolved over recent years into a dynamic place whilst retaining its “village “appeal, and is well placed to assist in finding a property to meet your needs.
William Bishop
Senior Advisor
Will is extremely enthusiastic and has a real passion for all things property and people. Living just a few stops away in St Johns Wood, Will is often in Mayfair enjoying The Audley for a weekday drink and Marylebone High Street for a weekend stroll. Both Will’s parents have a successful 75 years in the…
Olivia Kenyon
Luxury Villa Specialist
A seasoned traveller, Olivia is happiest with her toes in the sand and a cocktail firmly in one hand. She combines expertise, personal knowledge and an eye for exquisite luxury to design dream holidays for families, parties and bucket list adventures.
Michelle Devits
Digital Marketing Consultant
From TikTok to start-ups, Michelle is the master of all things photography, videography and influencer development. Appearing at the likes of Cannes Film Festival and London Fashion Week, Michelle is the Founder of THIRTYSIX. As a consultant, she is responsible for OB’s digital marketing and content production, adding her unique vision to create meaningful stories…
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