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Sebastian Barrionuevo

Editor · DISC type CS
VP Latin America & Caribbean at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Sebastian Barrionuevo is the VP for Latin America & Caribbean at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, focusing on business growth and technology for the hospitality sector. An engineering graduate from USP, he is described by peers as a results-focused and versatile leader. He frequently writes about the impact of digital infrastructure and AI on the guest experience.

Sebastian shows a deep enthusiasm for the possibilities of intelligence, both natural and artificial, and follows major technology companies like Google and Microsoft. He is passionate about leveraging innovation to solve business challenges and build long-term partnerships, aiming to deliver significant value to customers.

He believes the hotel industrys "gold mine" is the data collected from guests, which can be used to dramatically enhance their experience.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
VP Latin America & Caribbean
Job Level
Senior
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Personality Overview

How Sebastian shows up

Fact-Driven
Sometimes Friendly
Late Adopter

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Priorities

Topics Sebastian cares about

Hospitality Technology
As a VP at ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions (Vingcard), he is a thought leader on hotel tech, guest experience, and digital infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence
He has authored articles on how AI is redefining hospitality and has expressed his personal enthusiasm for its potential.
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Career

Work history

9-2017
VP Latin America & Caribbean
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
7-2011 - 8-2017
Food & Beverage Sales Senior Director
Oracle
11-2014 - 9-2015
Food & Beverage Sales Senior Manager
MICROS Systems Inc
9-2012 - 11-2014
Regional Sales Director
MICROS Systems Inc
7-2011 - 9-2012
Financial Solutions Manager
MICROS Systems Inc
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1990 - 1994
Engineering
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
2014 - 2014
Gestão Estratégica de Negócios
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
2019
ASSA ABLOY Leadership Development Program
Babson College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

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