Andrew Barnes
KenyaentrepreneurMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Andrew Barnes is the founder of Perpetual Guardian, a company known for implementing the four-day workweek. He is a prominent advocate for work-life balance and has gained recognition for his innovative approach to productivity in the workplace.
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Andrew Barnes is the Acting Australian High Commissioner to Kenya who discussed the impact of global events on national security.
Kenya rises in global peace ranking as worldwide conflicts reach record highKenya· 2026-09-21
Andrew Barnes, acting Australian High Commissioner to Kenya, stated that the launch of the Australia AEACC reflects the rapid growth of Australia's engagement with East Africa.
New commerce lobby to strengthen Australia-EAC business tiesKenya· 2026-09-17
Schor did her research in collaboration with Andrew Barnes, a New Zealand entrepreneur working in the financial sector.
Let’s give everyone a four-day work week
Canada· 2026-02-09
Barnes began trialling the four-day working week with Lockhart at their company Perpetual Guardian.
Charlotte Lockhart on finding clarity when facing mortality - Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett
New Zealand· 2025-12-07
Andrew Barnes trialled a four-day week at his company, Perpetual Guardian, in 2018.
Is a four-day work week in Australia possible?
Australia· 2025-08-13
Andrew Barnes is the owner of Perpetual Guardian who introduced a four-day working week policy.
Perpetual Guardian chief Patrick Gamble about his hard lessons in property investing – Money TalksNew Zealand· 2025-07-19
Andrew Barnes is the creator of the four-day week and founder of Perpetual Guardian.
Is MMP still right for NZ? Reflecting on 30 years of electoral change – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-04-26