Michael Bachand

Michael Bachand is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in data management, credit risk, and analytics. Currently serving as an Investor, Advisor, and Board Member at Gestalt since February 2023, Michael previously held significant roles at GM Financial, including SVP of Enterprise Data Strategies and SVP of Credit Risk Management, where responsibilities encompassed global data warehouses and predictive scoring system redevelopment. Michael has also been an Investor at the Horned Frog Investment Network and defi SOLUTIONS, contributing to innovative lending solutions. Early career experiences include serving as Chief Credit Officer at Sixth Gear and in various senior leadership roles at Drive Financial Services and AmeriCredit Corp. Michael holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from Texas A&M University and an Executive MBA from Texas Christian University.