People of Suntory Global Spirits: Virginia Barranco

People of Suntory Global Spirits: Virginia Barranco

Over the past seven years at Suntory Global Spirits, Virginia Barranco has navigated transformative roles, building deep connections across local markets.

From International Strategy to a Suntory Beverage & Food assignment and now a Senior Finance Manager for third-party markets in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Virginia’s ability to bridge these disciplines has made a lasting impact, keeping her closely engaged with market operations while delivering regional results.

Along the way, challenges have played an important role in shaping her growth, often pushing her beyond her comfort zone and expanding her capabilities.

“When I started my career, I preferred to work behind the scenes. Over time, I’ve realized that stepping into the spotlight is sometimes necessary, so I’ve actively sought opportunities to enhance my speaking and presentation skills. That has helped me become more confident in those situations.”

Her approach to career development has also evolved, shifting from a reactive mindset to a more intentional and open perspective on professional growth within the Company.

“Earlier in my career, I didn’t plan my moves in advance. I would only start exploring once I felt certain it was time to move. Now, I balance my focus on short-term goals while being open to different possibilities, which helps me navigate my career more effectively.”

Virginia credits her proactive learning approach for driving her success. “I’m fortunate to work in a company where role changes are seen as a sign of ambition and a desire to develop. This mindset has accelerated my growth and allowed me to apply best practices from different parts of the business.”

Want to learn more about Virginia? In our video interview, Virginia shares her passion for travelling and how both personal and work travel have shaped her as a person and professional over the years.