Our people and our culture set Gibraltar apart in the asset-based lending industry. A few years ago, we went through an exercise to redefine our company values. Gibraltar’s core values – Authentic, Reliable, and Thoughtful – are now the cornerstone for maintaining a strong company culture and best serving our clients and business partners.
Frequently, we recognize employees who go above and beyond to demonstrate our values in action. Lucica Cucu, the VP of the finance department and the Corporate Controller responsible for accounting operations, human resources administration, and information systems, is the latest to be recognized for living our values. Lucica has been with Gibraltar Business Capital since 2016.
Beyond building several operational and financial enhancements in the past decade, Lucica’s tenure also shows the impact on the organization and its clients when companies put people first. Read along to learn more about Lucica’s evolution at GBC.
What brings you joy about working at Gibraltar?
The culture is flexible and built around family. I am continuously challenged with new, important projects, but I also have the autonomy to develop projects independently. We’ve needed to update our systems and processes throughout company changes over the years, like our sale to Hercules Capital, the move upstream in loan size, and enhanced capital support. This has kept my skills sharp while giving me a direct role in positively shaping the company culture.
What do the Gibraltar values mean to you, and how do you support this culture?
Our people-first mentality starts at the top, with Scott Winicour CEO and the entire leadership and management teams ensuring everyone feels heard.
For instance, we still support remote work for those who want the option. We also had a team member who received time off for volunteer work, and then we created a policy to support this initiative. We also come together in person for lunches and team activities. And we make a point of investing in the development of our team.
What opportunities do you see for Gibraltar on the horizon?
In the wake of the pandemic, the banking sector tightened credit requirements, resulting in these institutions taking a more aggressive approach to their portfolios. GBC has been able to bring in a lot of new talent over the past few years, positioning us well to capitalize on those gaps in the market for companies needing more flexible access to working capital.
What are you looking forward to most going forward at Gibraltar?
I always look forward to our new client relationships and serving our clients in new ways. Scott also thinks outside the box to support the team and serve our clients better and encourages us to do the same. I look forward to seeing where Scott’s leadership takes us. I’m confident the positive changes in recent years have positioned us well for expanding, launching new products, building new relationships, and offering new sources of capital to clients.
How has what you do outside of work changed in the past few years (since we first featured you in our Get to Know series)?
I am still spending most of my time outside with my two boys, exploring trails and taking trips. There’s a lot more time now dedicated to keeping up with their activities—sports, friends, and playdates.
Want to see who else exemplifies our company values in action? Learn more about GBC’s evolution and the people behind our team.
