Andrew Barnes: podcast appearances and interviews

Andrew Howard Barnes, born on February 5, 1960, is a New Zealand-based businessman and advocate for workplace reform. He is the founder of Perpetual Guardian, a company that gained international attention for a trial of a four-day working week in 2018. Barnes is also a co-founder of 4 Day Week Global, an organization dedicated to promoting reduced working hours and flexible work practices. His work has contributed to public discussions on productivity and urban economic development within New Zealand. Barnes has received recognition for his contributions to business and philanthropy, including his appointment as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours. Additionally, in 2024 he was appointed as a board member of The King’s Trust Aotearoa NZ.