Gabriel Pascual Parra
About Gabriel Pascual Parra
Gabriel Pascual Parra serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at VESTA Corporation, where he has significantly expanded market reach. With a robust background in financial services, he has held key positions at Mastercard and Scotiabank, leading operations and generating substantial revenue across various regions.
Work at Vesta
Gabriel Pascual Parra serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at Vesta Corporation. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this position, he has engineered and strengthened significant partnerships, contributing to a noteworthy expansion in market reach for the company.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Gabriel held various positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Scotiabank as a Senior Manager for Credit & Debit Cards from 2008 to 2011 in Costa Rica. He also served as a Product Manager for Credit Cards and EFS at Scotiabank from 2006 to 2008 in the Toronto area. His tenure at Mastercard included roles as Country Manager from 2019 to 2023 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area, and as Vice President for the Spanish Caribbean and Scotiabank LAC from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements at Mastercard
During his time at Mastercard, Gabriel led operations in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, generating over $100 million in revenue. He played a pivotal role in the transition of over 2 million users to a digital wallet platform, enhancing regional capabilities. Additionally, he spearheaded the integration of financial products that align with consumer needs and technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution between 2000 and 2002. Currently, he is studying Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Brock University, pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Engineering Science since 2006.
Career Background
Gabriel's career spans over two decades in various roles across the financial and marketing sectors. He worked at Canadian Tire as a Senior Associate Marketing Manager from 2003 to 2006 and at Western Union as International Marketing Manager for Latin America and Caribbean Corridors from 1999 to 2003. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.