Kathy Jones

Kathy Jones

Founder of Global Atelier 

One domain, a thousand bridges…Where is your client crossing next?

Kathy Jones is a seasoned broker, developer, and global consultant who has spent 26 years mastering the high-stakes complexity of the New York City market. From spearheading ground-up developments in Manhattan's emerging corridors, to sourcing luxury assets for international portfolios, her career is defined by a rare ability to see the unseen, anticipating market shifts long before they become trends.

In 2021, Kathy's professional vision took on a transformative new dimension when she acquired an Austrian passport. Inspired by the profound freedom and security of a true "Plan B," she partnered with an elite Austrian finance and development firm to build a dedicated bridge for American capital seeking a foothold in the European market.

With the global investment market projected to reach $1 trillion in 2026, Kathy recognized that today's elite investors need more than a transactional broker. They need a full-service platform that pairs the best international opportunities with the visa and residency programs that unlock them, guided by a clear understanding of the legal and tax implications. To meet that need, she is preparing to launch Global Atelier, bridging the gap for U.S. agents to do more business abroad alongside vetted professionals and to put genuine "Plan B" strategies within their clients' reach.

Kathy's strategic intuition is rooted in a 40-year legacy as a businesswoman and creative thinker. Before real estate, she was a top fashion designer for iconic labels including London Fog and Miss Gallery, an early chapter that became her training ground in global logistics, sourcing manufacturing across Southeast Asia and scouting European markets for the next big idea. She approaches real estate with the eye of a designer and the mind of a manufacturer, reading the "supply chain of luxury" so that every asset is both aesthetically exceptional and structurally sound.

What her clients affectionately call her "je ne sais quoi" is, in truth, a sophisticated blend of Manhattan tenacity and a borderless, global perspective. Whether she is mapping a residency roadmap in Vienna or securing an off-market trophy property in Manhattan, Kathy does not simply sell property. She makes the world more accessible, delivering her clients the ultimate luxury: the freedom of choice.