The City of Palos Verdes Estates is pleased to announce the appointment of George Gabriel as deputy city manager. Mr. Gabriel will work alongside the city manager and other department heads as part of the City’s Executive Management Team helping to execute City policies and initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in city government, Mr. Gabriel joins Palos Verdes Estates after serving the cities of Manhattan Beach and Malibu.

“I am very excited to welcome Mr. Gabriel to the City of Palos Verdes Estates,” said City Manager Kerry Kallman. “Mr. Gabriel is well known among the South Bay cities as a next generation local government leader. His familiarity with the community and many of its partners will position him to jump right in and take a leadership role on city projects and initiatives.”

As deputy city manager, Mr. Gabriel will lead the City Clerk’s office, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Reception functions and collaborate closely with all Department Directors to ensure the successful implementation of policies and programs set by the Palos Verdes Estates City Council. He will also work to ensure that City Departments are strategically coordinating their efforts to align with City-wide goals and projects, addressing the Palos Verdes Estates community.

“I am thrilled to welcome Mr. Gabriel to the City of Palos Verdes Estates,” said Mayor Victoria Lozzi. “He brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of local government. We look forward to his leadership and expertise which will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our city and serve our residents.”

“I am humbled and honored to serve the City of Palos Verdes Estates,” said George Gabriel. “I thank City Manager Kerry Kallman and the City Council for entrusting me to serve and am excited to get to know the community, learn about the Palos Verdes Peninsula and get to work! Palos Verdes Estates is a dynamic City that has many opportunities to continue its rich history of providing high quality services to residents. I hope to continue to fulfill that expectation.”

Mr. Gabriel most recently served as the assistant to the city manager in Manhattan Beach, where he played a key role in citywide strategic initiatives, public information and outreach, legislative advocacy, overseeing specific public safety responses, and managing budgets for the Management Services Department. His extensive work also includes coordinating high-value agreements, coyote management, and developing performance metrics to improve city services. His previous roles in Malibu and Manhattan Beach have demonstrated his commitment to innovative problem-solving, policy analysis, and community engagement. Mr. Gabriel holds a Master of Public Policy from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UC San Diego.