David Adebayo
About David Adebayo
David Adebayo is a Regional Supply Chain Specialist for EMEA at American Tower, where he focuses on optimizing procurement and logistics processes. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and has extensive experience in supply chain management across various organizations.
Work at American Tower
David Adebayo has been serving as the Regional Supply Chain Specialist for EMEA at American Tower since 2017. In this role, he focuses on streamlining procurement and logistics processes across the region. He continuously reviews supply chain operations to identify opportunities for performance improvement, cost reduction, and increased transparency. His responsibilities include managing relationships with key global suppliers and aligning supply chain objectives with business unit priorities.
Education and Expertise
David Adebayo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Ado Ekiti, which he completed from 2002 to 2007. He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Science in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management from The University of Salford between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management and Accounting from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in 2014. He also completed a Senior Management Programme (Mini MBA in Management Practice) at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University in 2019.
Background in Supply Chain Management
David Adebayo has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Zain as a team member in the Procurement, Commercial & Administration Team from 2010 to 2011. He then held positions at Airtel Nigeria, including Assistant Manager for Sourcing Networks Passive and Senior Officer for Networks & IT warehousing. He also served as Manager of Procurement at ATC Nigeria Wireless Infrastructure Limited from 2015 to 2017 and acted as Country Head of Supply Chain Management for a brief period in 2018.
Achievements in Cost Savings
In his role as Regional Supply Chain Specialist, David Adebayo has successfully managed supply chain relationships for seven business units, achieving significant annual savings of $5.9 million. His strategic approach to negotiations for equipment and technology purchases has contributed to optimizing total spend across the organization. He has developed and implemented strategies aimed at maximizing supply chain synergies within the EMEA region.