Joe brings over a decade of experience in Prime Central London’s luxury real estate market, including six distinguished years at Savills’ flagship offices in Knightsbridge and Sloane Street. His deep-rooted expertise and intimate understanding of Belgravia, Knightsbridge, and Chelsea have earned him the trust of UHNW private clients and leading estates such as The Cadogan Estate and Grosvenor Estate. Known for his exceptional market insight and meticulous approach, Joe continues to deliver unparalleled results for discerning clients seeking the finest homes in London’s most exclusive postcodes.

Talya joins the sales team in Mayfair with an impressive academic background, having earned both her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Nutrition from King’s College London. Her naturally outgoing personality and passion for building connections made a career in real estate a perfect fit. After living in central London for the past five years, Talya brings an in-depth knowledge of the city and a client-focused approach to her role. Outside of work, you’ll find Talya taking a class at Third Space, strolling in the city’s parks or discovering the next best food spot.

Steph Symcox joined OB Private after completing her studies at Oxford Media & Business School, where she honed her business acumen. Since graduating in 2020, she has developed valuable experience and skills within the property industry. Known for her exceptional organisational abilities and reliability, Steph provides essential administrative support to our Notting Hill team, forming the foundation of our office’s daily operations. Outside of work, she enjoys keeping active with running, bringing the same dedication and energy to her personal pursuits as she does to her role at OB Private.

As Head of Marketing at OB Private, Vivian brings our brand to life across property, travel, and membership. With a blend of experience in luxury hospitality and property marketing, she combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach. Originally from Belize and one of four quadruplets, she cherishes her weekends with family or exploring London’s vibrant restaurant scene, constantly seeking fresh ideas and inspiration.

Tara Parkinson graduated from Buckinghamshire New University with a degree in International Tourism Management to embark on an exciting career travelling the world as cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic. Furloughed during the pandemic, Tara chose to pivot her career and joined Chesterton’s, one of London’s premier estate agencies, as a Senior Office Coordinator managing the daily operations of the office.  When the opportunity to work at Oliver Bernard arose, it aligned perfectly with Tara’s desire for a new challenge. Now, she builds the foundations of our office in Mayfair as a coordinator and PA. Outside of work, Tara is a proud dog mum to her cockapoo Ralph and her passion for travel continues to grow – “the hotter the country, the better!”

Very personable and highly motivated, Louis Gergaud 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 travel operators curating extraordinary experiences for UHNW individuals, celebrities, aristocrats, and government officials. He looks forward to meeting you in person, whether over a coffee or a cold beer, and guiding you through the journey of selling or finding your dream home.Louis joins the Mayfair sales team in Bruton Street.

Ross Harvey 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. Prior to this, Ross led an independent agency on Portman Square, Marylebone. He now returns to the West End luxury real estate market, bringing his extensive expertise and experience to his new role as Lettings Director for Mayfair. 

George Vernon, co-founder and MRICS qualified, began his career in property with some of London’s most prestigious clients. As a consummate socialiser, George is not only full of insider knowledge, but he comes with the experience of working alongside property giants such as Grosvenor, The Crown Estate and Howard De Walden. Now based in our Notting Hill office, George is a local resident and a core part of the community, known for his extensive network and warm relationships with everyone from local business owners to long-time residents. His extensive contact list makes him one of the most knowledgeable lettings agents in London. 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.

A SPEARS Top 500 Property Advisor, as founder, Charlie is among the wave of hungry entrepreneurs looking to inject some youthful energy into the Prime Central London real estate market. Where Charlie differs, is that he has dedicated his entire career to get to this point. He studied Rural Land and Property management at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, he then joined the Tesco Property Acquisitions team as a graduate surveyor before transferring to Carter Jonas Mayfair to finish his APC and qualify as a Chartered Surveyor at the age of 26. At 33 he is now one of the only Estate Agents with over a decade of experience and the professional qualification to go with it.

Harvey has over 25 years of professional experience within the luxury real estate industry including 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. Harvey has been responsible for many of the record breaking Central London sales and his clients The Grosvenor Estate, The Crown Estate and many of London’s successful developers including Finchatton.

Ari Reid, the charismatic global property influencer, and a formidable force in the real estate industry, joins our team as Head of Acquisitions for Oliver Bernard Private. 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 with an extensive network and insider knowledge that grant her access to exclusive listings you won’t find anywhere else. Her unique approach leverages social media platforms to not only showcase properties with an unmatched personal touch, but to allow effortless organic connection with clients.  In the fast-paced world of London’s real estate, she stands as a testament to the power of merging social media influence with traditional industry values, redefining the role of a property agent in the digital age.

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.

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 Consulting Director to head up OB Travel.

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 with the luxury tour operator, Abercrombie & Kent. In her previous role as a Platinum Villa Specialist at A&K, Christina found joy in crafting personalized travel experiences that went beyond the ordinary. Driven by her genuine passion for exploration and a desire to share her adventures with others, Christina brings a human touch to her work. Whether it’s recommending hidden gems or ensuring every detail is taken care of, she takes pride in building meaningful connections with her clients and making their travel dreams a reality.

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 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 is an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for property and connecting with people. Living just a short distance away in St John’s Wood, Will brings a deep knowledge of prime central London and a dedication to delivering exceptional service. With parents who boast a combined 75 years of success in the property industry, it’s no surprise that Will’s career in real estate was destined from the start. Having honed his expertise during two years in Little Venice, Will is now based in our Notting Hill office, where his commitment to helping clients find their dream home shines. Hardworking, reliable, and driven, Will consistently goes above and beyond to exceed expectations and make the buying or renting process seamless and rewarding.

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. Having been raised in Kenya, she graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2014 with a degree in International Hospitality Management, and went on to join a leading luxury travel company. If her insider knowledge of our carefully-curated destinations doesn’t find you the escape you’re looking for, then her passion for discovering the most desirable villas in the world will.

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…