Adri Coetzee
About Adri Coetzee
Adri Coetzee is the Data Governance & BI Senior Manager EMEA at American Tower, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in project management, operations, and engineering, with a background in process and chemical engineering.
Current Role at American Tower
Adri Coetzee currently serves as the Data Governance & BI Senior Manager EMEA at American Tower, a position held since 2023. In this role, Coetzee is responsible for defining strategy and implementing data governance across multiple strategic projects. This position aligns with the company's business objectives and involves collaboration with various teams to ensure effective governance practices.
Previous Experience at American Tower
Coetzee worked at American Tower from 2020 to 2023, initially as a Project Manager and later as a Senior Project Manager for Global Strategic Projects & PE. During this time, Coetzee successfully managed projects that required gaining support from multi-disciplinary teams in challenging environments, demonstrating the ability to thrive under pressure.
Engineering Background and Education
Adri Coetzee holds a Bachelor of Process and Chemical Engineering (B.Eng) from North-West University, obtained between 2010 and 2013. Coetzee also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Risk Examination and Senior Risk Assessment at Steinbeis Hochschule in 2015. Prior to university, Coetzee achieved a National Senior Certificate from High School Hopetown, completing Grade 12 from 2005 to 2009.
Experience at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Before joining American Tower, Coetzee worked at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd from 2014 to 2020. Coetzee served as an Engineering Intern for one year and then as an Operations and Maintenance Engineer for a Water Treatment Plant for five years. This experience provided a strong foundation in operations, maintenance, process engineering, and change management within the power industry.
Skills and Expertise
Adri Coetzee has a proven track record in operations, maintenance, process optimization, commissioning, risk management, and change management, particularly in water and wastewater treatment plants. Coetzee has experience managing remote and virtual teams across multiple regions, including Africa, Europe, LATAM, the US, and India, showcasing a diverse skill set in international project management.