Gabriel Labastida
Credit & Fintech Strategy | Project & Portfolio Management | Business Development & Partnerships | Procurement Optimization | Enterprise Risk | Generative AI Integration
- Role
- SVP of Finance & Administrative Services at MPD Electric Cooperative
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gabriel Labastida
Accomplished Strategic Sales and Commercial Leader with over a decade of experience…
Experience
SVP of Finance & Administrative Services
Sep 2023 — Present
Directed finance, accounting, procurement, and administrative functions for a $400M+ utility cooperative, driving operational efficiency and sustainable growth.Oversaw investment strategy, capital planning, and real estate financing, securing advantageous banking partnerships to fund large-scale projects.Championed enterprise technology adoption, evaluating SaaS solutions to automate invoicing, billing, and financial reporting, improving accuracy and efficiency.Spearheaded a vendor and procurement transformation initiative, centralizing purchasing and targeting 10–15% cost savings through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.Built trusted relationships with boards, regulators, and member-owners, aligning financial strategy with the cooperative’s mission and long-term capital needs.Represented MPD at regional and national industry forums, promoting innovation in finance, procurement, and member services.
Education
University at Albany
Bachelor's degree
2000 — 2004
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Executive MBA
Skills
- Small Business Lending
- Mortgage Lending
- Financial Analysis
- Finance
- Commercial Banking
- Investments
- Leadership
- Portfolio Management
- Loans
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Credit
- Commercial Lending
- Powerpoint
- Banking
- Risk Management
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