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Mr. Shea

Timothy Shea

President, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality

As president of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality (formerly known as VingCard Elsafe), Tim Shea leads the company in providing the most advanced solutions in electronic locking, guestroom safes and energy management system technologies to the global hospitality market. A true industry veteran with an extensive background in multichannel sales of industrial electro-mechanical products, Mr. Shea has leveraged this expertise to successfully develop and execute a multi-year business plan that resulted in significant improvements in both fiscal performance and operational efficiencies. Under Mr. Shea's direction, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality has undergone a company-wide restructuring that is responsible for the organization's enhanced ability to achieve service orientation in mature markets, streamline R&D operations and the establish clear brand leadership around the world. Since taking on this role, he has been the force behind several new product developments that have solidified ASSA ABLOY Hospitality's position as the technology leader in the hotel locking and security market. Prior to joining ASSA ABLOY Hospitality in 2004, Mr. Shea amassed over two decades of experience as a top management executive at several prominent multinational organizations. Throughout his successful career, he has been directly credited with reversing negative trends at several under-performing organizations, and ultimately converting them into efficient and profitable operations. Mr. Shea currently serves on the board of various membership associations, including the Stuart Dean Company, Timelox AB Sweden, Wise Union Hong Kong and VingCard A.S. His educational background includes a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. in management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Shea continues to augment his extensive knowledge and expertise by continuing his education through institutions such as the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Mr. Shea can be contacted at 972-907-2273 or Timothy.Shea@assaabloy.com

Coming up in November 2019...

Architecture & Design: Biophilic Design

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet and exceed guest expectations. As a result, hotels are always on the lookout for new ways to improve the guest experience, and architecture and design is an essential part of this equation. Bold design is often the most effective way to make an exceptional first impression - an impression guests use to distinguish between brands. One design trend that is being embraced worldwide has become known as “Biophilic Design.” Biophilic design is based on the concept of biophilia, which is the theory that human beings have an innate tendency to seek out nature, natural elements, and natural forms. Biophilic design is more than hotels simply adding a surplus of plants; it involves incorporating specific design elements into a hotel in order to imbue it with a sense of wellness and well-being. Some of those elements include exposure to natural lighting; views of nature and rooms with a view; natural architectural patterns; salvaged or reclaimed woods of all types; reclaimed metals; sustainably sourced stone; living green walls and vertical gardens; and direct and indirect exposure to nature. Hotels that have incorporated biophilic design into their properties are reaping the benefits associated with this trend including reduced stress responses, better air quality, lower energy costs, and more positive guest reviews. Biophilic design has also been shown to improve guest moods and to satisfy consumer demand for environmental responsibility. Savvy hotel owners and managers are aware that nature-inspired elements enhance their guests' comfort and well-being, which is why this trend is becoming so prevalent. Biophilic design is just one topic in the fields of hotel architecture and design that will be examined in the November issue of the Hotel Business Review.
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