Robert Foley
About Robert Foley
Robert Foley is a Procurement Agent with extensive experience in procurement and investment banking. He has held positions at notable firms including UBS Investment Bank, State Street, and Morgan Stanley, and he holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Eaton Vance
Robert Foley serves as a Procurement Agent at Eaton Vance, a position he has held since 2020. His role involves managing procurement processes and ensuring efficient supply chain operations within the organization. He operates in the Greater Boston area and has contributed to the company's procurement strategies over the past four years.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Before his current role at Eaton Vance, Robert Foley worked at Morgan Stanley as a Procurement Officer starting in 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing procurement activities and collaborating with various departments to optimize purchasing decisions. This position marked a continuation of his career in procurement within the financial services sector.
Professional Background in Investment Banking
Robert Foley began his career in investment banking as an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS Investment Bank from 2001 to 2003. He was part of the Global Healthcare Group based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role provided him with foundational experience in financial analysis and client management in a high-stakes environment.
Education and Expertise
Robert Foley earned his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin, specifically from the Red McCombs School of Business, where he concentrated in General Management and Information Systems from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Boston College, with a focus on Finance and Marketing, completed in 2001.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Robert Foley has held various positions that highlight his expertise in procurement and financial analysis. He served as Assistant Vice President at State Street from 2013 to 2019, where he focused on professional services procurement. Additionally, he worked at Dell as a Services Global Commodity Manager from 2009 to 2012, and he also gained early experience as a Summer Intern at Dell in 2008.