Victor Vilaplana is a seasoned financial strategist whose career has seamlessly bridged the domains of Fortune 500 corporations and dynamic startups. With a reputation for driving innovation, financial performance, and organizational agility, Victor has consistently delivered value through a deep analytical acumen, a forward-thinking strategic mindset, and a gift for cultivating high-impact relationships. His approach blends the rigor of Wall Street with the mission-driven pragmatism of operational leadership, making him a standout leader in today’s complex financial and business environments.
Victor most recently held dual roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Verse.ai, where he led the financial and operational strategy for over five years. In this capacity, he steered the company through critical phases of growth and transformation, overseeing investor relations, capital strategy, and market implementation. His leadership at Verse.ai exemplified his ability to balance visionary strategy with disciplined execution in a fast-paced, tech-driven landscape.
Prior to his tenure at Verse.ai, Victor served as Senior Vice President of Financial Relations and Market Implementation at Renovate America. There, he navigated intricate regulatory and financial ecosystems to support clean energy financing solutions, further showcasing his talent for aligning capital markets expertise with socially impactful initiatives.
Victor’s leadership roots trace back to a strong foundation in the energy sector. At San Diego Gas & Electric, he was Vice President of Electric & Fuel Procurement, a role that demanded both analytical precision and strategic foresight in managing critical infrastructure and commodity operations. He also held leadership positions at Sempra Energy, including Director of Investor Relations and Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions, where he shaped the company’s capital market communications and supported high-stakes corporate transactions.
Earlier in his career, Victor sharpened his analytical capabilities as a Senior Research Associate at Morgan Stanley in New York and served as Director of Business Development at MediVas, a biomedical startup. These experiences broadened his industry exposure and deepened his understanding of capital markets, healthcare innovation, and early-stage business scaling.
Victor holds a BA in Political Science, Political Economy, and Latin American Studies from Stanford University and earned his MBA in Finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is a proud Toigo Foundation Fellow—an honor recognizing outstanding minority leadership in finance.
Widely respected for his emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit, Victor builds trusted partnerships across stakeholders—from investors and board members to policymakers and operational teams. His ability to navigate complex challenges with intellectual rigor and relational finesse has made him a go-to leader for organizations at pivotal points of evolution. Whether driving capital strategy, leading operations, or advising the boardroom, Victor Vilaplana brings a holistic, grounded, and forward-looking perspective that drives sustainable value and measurable results.
Character
Victor Vilaplana exemplifies integrity, emotional intelligence, and resilience, consistently earning trust through a collaborative leadership style and a deep commitment to impactful, ethical decision-making.
Knowledge
With a career spanning Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups, Victor brings deep expertise in financial strategy, market implementation, investor relations, and operational leadership, supported by rigorous academic training from Stanford and UCLA Anderson.
Strategic
Victor is a forward-thinking executive who anticipates market trends and crafts innovative solutions that generate shareholder value, leveraging analytical insight and cross-sector experience to drive sustainable business growth.
Communication
A skilled communicator, Victor builds bridges across stakeholders including investors, boards, and policymakers, using clarity, empathy, and strategic messaging to align diverse interests and advance organizational goals.
