Janine Donen

The Chemistry of Connection

Trusted and respected by colleagues and customers alike for her integrity, tenacity, and direct reliable communication, Janine has established proven expertise in forging highly successful – and lasting – business relationships while accomplishing the very best outcomes for her clients in every endeavor she undertakes. She is a deft practitioner of the intricate chemistry of combining the right people with the right opportunities.

Janine hails from the retail clothing industry specializing in the sale and marketing of fine Women’s Contemporary Apparel. In 2007, she founded Brilliant Design, LLC, a certified Women’s Owned Business. Janine’s company has garnered more than $350 million dollars in sales for leading retailers both domestically and globally since its inception. Through Brilliant, and throughout her personal and professional life, Janine has consistently supported diversity and inclusivity while fostering responsible and sustainable practices. Over the years, her professional experience has also included managing many projects which have involved commercial and residential real estate. Her seasoned business skills in addition to her extensive social and professional networking abilities, are among the many valuable assets Janine brings to bear in achieving the best possible results for her clients.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Janine has called Bergen County home since childhood and over time has developed an extensive knowledge of the commercial and residential business landscape of the Tri-State Area – especially Northern New Jersey and Manhattan. She has traveled professionally all over the world and forged lasting connections throughout North America, Europe and Asia. She and her husband reside in Bergen County enjoying leisure time and outdoor activities at their home in Sullivan County at the foot of the Catskills in Upstate New York.