About Kayode
Deeply committed to the transformation of mobility, my journey has been marked by a purpose-driven approach to revolutionize movement and accessibility. My professional path has been paved with impactful projects, notably in the EMEA region, where my contributions have significantly shaped capital infrastructure development. My work is guided by a vision to enable mobility freedom, leveraging my comprehensive background in engineering, procurement, and contracts management to catalyze change and drive progress within the sector.
At the forefront of Merck's procurement initiatives, my expertise in supply chain management has been instrumental in advancing global procurement strategies. My co-founding experience has further broadened my strategic outlook, allowing me to infuse project planning and analytical skills into every endeavor.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Dutch
Basic
Italian
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- volveroCoFounder & COOFebruary 2020 - Today (6 years and 4 months)Italy
- Leading the strategic operations and business development arm to develop public and private sector partnerships and working with the CEO to to craft go-to-market strategies, driving key partnerships and operational KPIs.
- Drove strategic business partnerships and achieved a 30% revenue growth YoY through innovative strategic planning and operational excellence in compliance and public affairs alignment.
- SusCrete Infrastructure ConsultingFounderSeptember 2015 - February 2022 (6 years and 5 months)Cape Town, South Africa
- Consulted on strategic procurement, sustainability practices, and operational compliance within infrastructure sectors, strategically advising clients and generating significant revenue (~$200K annually).
- Merck Sharp and DhomeDirector of Global Capital ProcurementJanuary 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lead a team of 11, driving strategic procurement initiatives aligned closely with key stakeholder (internal client) objectives, managing relationships to optimize satisfaction and value.
- Act as a primary interface and trusted advisor for internal business stakeholders, proactively identifying growth opportunities and providing consultative guidance to achieve mutual business goals.
- Directed procurement strategy for global operations, significantly enhancing stakeholder satisfaction and operational efficiency through strategic sourcing and analytics-driven process improvements.
- Partnered closely with Risk Management, PMO, and Legal teams, strategically advising senior stakeholders on critical operational, compliance, and legal risks, driving strategic solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
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Education
- Masters in International ManagementPolitecnico di Milano2017Specializing Master's Degree, International Construction Management
- Master of Science in EngineeringUniversity of Cape Town2015Master of Science in Engineering (MSc. Eng) Degree, Civil Engineering