David Garza
Senior Executive and Board Member delivering commercial expansion and multibillion-dollar growth for public and private oil & gas companies – Commercial Strategy | Team Building & Development | Performance Optimization
- Role
- President and Managing Director at Gunvor Group
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Garza
Over my career in the oil and gas sector, I’ve had the opportunity to steer the vision for growth and performance in global environments, driving the evolution from concept into reality. As a commercial executive, I have been deeply involved in strategic planning and negotiation of high-stakes business development strategies and M&A activities. To ensure commercial success, I partner across the business to effectively navigate the complexities of market and risk while optimizing performance, enhancing revenue, and expanding the geographic footprint. For the past decade, I’ve served in senior leadership roles building and mentoring high-performing teams of up to 200 cross-functional professionals, guiding their development from the trading desk to the executive suite. Board Competencies: Commercial Strategy | Executive & Board Leadership | Team Building & Development | Business & Asset Expansion | Performance Optimization | Revenue & Profitability Growth
Experience
President and Managing Director
Sep 2017 — Present · Houston, TX, US
As president of Gunvor USA and 4 additional entities, drove commercial strategy through execution, delivering multibillion-dollar growth alongside expansion in profitability and volume.• Served as Board President for 5 U.S. LLCs and Group Executive Committee member for European parent company, guiding global initiatives, business integration, and investment opportunities.• Integrated global business strategies into U.S. operations, leading transition from startup to profitable, regulated entity. Headed asset buildout, team development, market approach, and M&A strategy.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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