Simón Pedro Barceló Vadell is a Spanish businessman, the billionaire Co-Executive Chairman of Barceló Corporación Empresarial, a major global tourism and hospitality conglomerate (specializing in hotels and travel agencies). His wealth is generational, tied to the industrial empire founded by his grandfather, Simón Barceló Obrador, in 1931.

Barceló Vadell holds a degree in Law from the University of the Balearic Islands and an MBA from ESADE Business School. His philosophical approach centers on generational stewardship, scale, long-term asset hold, and vertical integration in the essential tourism and hospitality sectors (operating over 280 hotels globally).

• Barceló Corporación Empresarial (Co-Executive Chairman): The core private asset, a major global operator of hotels, resorts, and travel agencies (brands include Barceló Hotels & Resorts).
• Hospitality Focus: His success is built on scale management and dominating the domestic and international market for resorts and leisure travel.
• Academic Background: He holds an MBA from ESADE and a degree in Law.
• Family Governance: He and his cousin, Simón Barceló Tous, share the Co-Executive Chairman role, ensuring generational continuity.

Simón Pedro Barceló Vadell's strategic leadership involves managing the immense Barceló Hotel Group empire. He assumed the leadership role and successfully guided the company's commitment to aggressive international expansion (especially in Latin America and the Caribbean). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, scale hotel and resort model globally.

He and his cousin successfully maintained control of the conglomerate, ensuring the company adheres to its core values of quality service and brand preservation. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global tourism, hospitality, and real estate sectors.

Simón Pedro Barceló Vadell's social impact stems from Barceló Group's role as a massive global employer and provider of essential hospitality and tourism services worldwide. The Barceló Foundation supports various educational, community development, and healthcare initiatives, particularly in Latin America and Spain.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Simón Pedro Barceló Vadell maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global hospitality sector.

Residing in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion euro fortune. His life is dedicated to corporate governance, strategic investment, and the long-term stewardship of the Barceló empire.