Antonio Fernandez
About Antonio Fernandez
Antonio Fernandez serves as the Procurement Director for Latin America at American Tower, a position he has held since 2015. With extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, he has previously worked at Diageo and Accenture, overseeing significant procurement strategies across multiple countries.
Work at Diageo
Antonio Fernandez has held multiple roles at Diageo, starting as a Procurement Project Manager for the Latin America region from 2006 to 2009 in Caracas, Venezuela. He then advanced to the position of North Latin American Head of Procurement for a brief period in 2008 to 2009 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. Since 2009, he has served as the Procurement Director for Latin America, focusing on Third Party Manufacturing and Logistics. His responsibilities include managing procurement strategies for a business valued at approximately $1.7 billion, overseeing both CAPEX and OPEX categories of spend.
Current Role at American Tower
Antonio Fernandez has been the Procurement Director for Latin America at American Tower since 2015, working in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. In this role, he manages a procurement team that spans across eight different countries. His focus includes enhancing productivity, ensuring supply continuity, managing risks, and maintaining supplier quality. His extensive experience in procurement supports the company's operational goals in the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before his tenure at Diageo, Antonio Fernandez worked at Accenture as a Supply Chain Consultant from 1998 to 2003. He then transitioned to Kraft Foods Venezuela, where he served as a Supply Chain Controller from 2003 to 2006. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in supply chain management and procurement processes, which he has applied throughout his career.
Education and Expertise
Antonio Fernandez studied at Universidad Metropolitana in Venezuela, where he earned an MBA in Finance from 2005 to 2006. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, equips him with the skills necessary to lead procurement strategies effectively in a complex business environment.