Nathaniel Barney

About Nathaniel Barney

With nearly 20 years of extensive experience in real estate, workplace operations, HR, IT, and outsourcing, I have a proven track record of driving efficiency and innovation in complex business environments.As a seasoned global leader, I excel in delivering strategic value across multiple functions, including Corporate Real Estate, Global Business Services, Human Resources, and IT, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.I have successfully led large-scale transformation initiatives, both as an internal change agent and a service provider, enabling organizations to adapt and thrive in evolving market conditions.My expertise in talent development includes building diverse, high-performing teams and transforming existing functions to maximize productivity and engagement.As a commercially focused leader, I am responsible for driving P&L growth and operational excellence, with experience in establishing financial frameworks, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.I specialize in executing complex real estate transformations, utilizing technology and data to optimize space utilization and support the shift to hybrid work environments.Known for my strong work ethic and hands-on approach, I have delivered results for multibillion-dollar companies across various industries and regions, including the US, Europe, and Asia.

Experience

1. Global Head of Workplace Services, Travel and Fleet

   Unilever

   May 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the global Workplace Services (WPS) team, driving operational excellence across all regions to ensure safe, sustainable, and experience-driven environments. • Responsible for end-to-end budgets, strategy and delivery of our office strategy and services to tens of thousands of Unilever team members around the world. • Partner closely with senior leadership in each region to align WPS initiatives with broader business goals and transformation agendas.• Oversee cross-functional collaboration between IT, procurement, HR and legal teams to deliver integrated workplace solutions.• Champion innovation in workplace design, technology, safety protocols, and service delivery, with a focus on enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency.

Education

• London Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive MBA Program

• Lehigh University College of Business

  B.S./B.A., Finance/Asian Studies

Skills

• Real Estate
• Corporate Real Estate
• Financial Analysis
• Mandarin
• Site Selection
• Commercial Real Estate
• Portfolio Management
• Relocation
• Valuation
• Real Estate Development
• Financial Modeling
• Negotiation
• Contract Negotiation
• Real Estate Transactions
• Land Acquisition
• Acquisitions
• Lease Negotiations
• Tenant
• Landlords
• Tenant Representation
• International Real Estate
• Appraisals
• Leases
• Residential Homes
• Business Strategy
• Property
• Investment Properties
• Location Intelligence
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Lease Administration
• Asset Management
• Management