Paul Barry
Country Manager, Brazil at BCD Travel
Paul Barry is a versatile and multifaceted senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the travel industry. He was integral in the development of BCD’s business in Brazil. As the country manager, Paul is responsible for the success of one of the largest markets in Latin America. He oversees driving profitability and efficiencies, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, and ensuring employee engagement.
Prior to joining BCD, Paul spent 14 years working for a major GDS in varying managerial roles supporting both travel agencies and airlines. Paul worked on projects in the airline space that were pivotal to paradigm shifts in the distribution landscape in Brazil.
Under his leadership, BCD Brazil has earned recognition as one of the top three TMCs and received accolades reinforcing the core values of transparency, ethics and integrity within the Brazilian corporate segment. One of the greatest achievements to date was receiving the Great Place to Work certification in May 2023.
Paul has lived in Brazil for over 30 years and is married with two children. Based in São Paulo, he has a robust multicultural background including experience with American, British, Brazilian, and Spanish-speaking Latin American cultures and languages. He has a strong focus on cultivating relationships with local industry associations and implementing local sustainability initiatives.
Speaker topics:
- Change Management
- Fostering high performance teams
- Brazil’s business travel and airline industry
- Business planning and development