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David Gladu

Vice President & Partner
Ontario & Non-Québec Markets

dgladu@brivafinance.ca

514.883.5461

David Gladu is Vice President & Partner at Briva Finance, an independent lender backed by institutional and private investors. He leads Briva’s expansion efforts across Ontario and other Canadian markets outside Québec. With more than 25 years of experience in equipment and real estate financing and leasing for mid-market and large corporations, David brings deep expertise in specialized finance. He also offers significant leadership experience, having managed teams of over 500 professionals throughout his career.

Prior to joining Briva Finance, David held senior executive roles at GE Capital, Mitsubishi HC Capital, and eCapital Corp., where he oversaw credit, asset management, risk, and business development. These positions solidified his reputation as a results-driven leader in the specialized finance sector.

David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from HEC Montréal. He is passionate about building long-term partnerships with small and medium-sized businesses and leveraging Briva Finance’s strong foundation in specialized financing to support clients’ evolving capital needs and drive their next phase of growth.

Education

1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
HEC Montréal

1996
International Economics
Helsinki School of Economics

Professional Background

  • Since 2025Vice President & Partner
    Briva Finance
  • 2023 - 2025President, Head of Factoring Group, North America
    eCapital Corp.
  • 2021 - 2023Senior Vice President, Chief Risk & Operating Officer (Canada)
    Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada
  • 2021Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer (Canada)
    Hitachi Capital Canada
  • 2016 - 2021Vice President, Credit & Risk Management
    Hitachi Capital
  • 2016Sr. Vice President, Structured Finance - Manufacturing, Marine & Aircraft
    Wells Fargo
  • 2012 - 2016Vice President, Sales, Manufacturing & Corporate Aircraft
    GE Capital
  • 2007 - 2012Vice President, Sales, Transportation and Construction, Eastern Canada
    GE Capital
  • 2005 - 2007Senior Manager, Commercial Real Estate, Eastern Canada
    GE Capital
  • 2003 - 2005Senior Underwriter
    GE Capital
  • 1999 - 2003Account Manager Metalworking / Aerospace – Quebec
    GE Capital
  • 1998 - 1999Sales Associate
    GE Capital