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Nicolas Huss

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Executive Officer at HBX Group
📍 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain

Nicolas Huss is the CEO of HBX Group, a global B2B TravelTech company. His career is deeply rooted in the payments and financial services industries, having previously served as CEO of both Visa Europe and Ingenico Group. He holds a law degree and an MA in political science from Sciences Po Toulouse.

He has an extensive international background, having lived and worked in numerous countries, including a seven-year period based in Spain. He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.

Unique fact: He actively bridges the worlds of travel and digital finance, serving as the Chairman of Bitstamp, a major cryptocurrency exchange, alongside his CEO role at HBX Group.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Personality Overview

How Nicolas shows up

Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Nicolas cares about

TravelTech Innovation
As CEO of HBX Group, he champions using technology, AI, and data to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation for businesses in the global travel ecosystem.
Frictionless Payments
Leveraging his background as CEO of Visa Europe, he is passionate about creating seamless, automated, and standardized payment experiences to reduce friction for travelers and businesses.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief Executive Officer
HBX Group
11-2020
Board advisor
algbra
7-2021 - 7-2025
Chairman of the Board
Bitstamp
11-2020 - 11-2023
Independent non-executive director
Entersekt
5-2021 - 10-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Hotelbeds
In the press

Media appearances

HBX Group marks start of new era for Hotelbeds. Featured in HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals)
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Insider Video: How HBX Group Is Positioned at the Cutting .... Featured in YouTube
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Education
Education details unavailable
Sciences Po Toulouse
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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