Barry Collins is the Founder and CEO of Collins Property Recruitment, a specialist search and recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to the property sector. With over 20 years’ experience in real estate and recruitment, Barry has built a reputation for connecting leading firms with top talent across both residential and commercial markets. He founded Collins Property Recruitment in 2015 to deliver a more personal, discreet, and consultative service for clients and candidates alike. Today, the firm is a trusted partner to more than 80% of the UK’s leading property companies. Barry began his career as an estate agent before moving into property recruitment. Over the years, he and his firm have placed professionals across acquisitions, development, investment, management, and agency within both residential and commercial. Today, Barry focuses exclusively on executive and retained search assignments, advising on C-suite and board-level appointments as well as recruitment strategy for leading property businesses. While the wider team manages day-to-day recruitment, Barry concentrates on scaling the firm and delivering a select number of senior search mandates each year. Widely recognised as a thought leader in the sector, Barry regularly shares insights on hiring trends, leadership, and the evolving needs of the property industry. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his children Ruby and Nathan, discovering new restaurants, jet skiing, and long walks with his Hungarian Vizsla, Islay.