Akinbola Fatoye, Cissp
About Akinbola Fatoye, Cissp
Akinbola Fatoye is the Director of Managed Services UK at Equinix EMEA, with extensive experience in service delivery and technical services management.
Current Position at Equinix EMEA
Akinbola Fatoye currently holds the position of Director, Managed Services UK at Equinix EMEA. His role involves overseeing the managed services operations within the UK. He plays a critical role in talent development by conducting quarterly conversations, career pathway discussions, and formulating individual growth plans. His responsibilities also include managing financial activities, such as detailed budget generation and ongoing forecasts.
Previous Roles in Technical Services
Before his current position, Akinbola Fatoye served as the Head of Technical Services at Equinix from 2016 to 2018 in London. In this role, he was responsible for leading technical service teams and ensuring the operational effectiveness of technical solutions. This role followed a significant tenure as the Service Delivery Manager at TelecityGroup, where he worked for a decade from 2006 to 2016.
Early Career in IT and Technical Services
Akinbola Fatoye's early career includes a range of positions focused on IT and technical services. He started as a Response Engineer at SCC from 1998 to 1999. He then joined Globix Corporation, where he served as a Microsoft Support Specialist from 1999 to 2005, and subsequently was promoted to Head of Service Delivery from 2005 to 2006. These roles provided him with extensive experience in service integration and optimization, particularly with HP servers and virtualization technologies.
Educational Background
Akinbola Fatoye has a robust educational background, starting with his undergraduate studies at London Metropolitan University from 1993 to 1996. He then completed a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) at the University of Westminster from 2001 to 2003. He later achieved a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of Bedfordshire between 2018 and 2019. This educational foundation has been complemented by his professional experiences, contributing to his expertise in managed services.