My name is Robert Tatum and I was born and raised on the island of Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands. My highest level of educational achievement to date is a Master’s Degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management, a programme that is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), with whom I am a Chartered Member.

Currently, I am employed at the Central Procurement Office of the Cayman Islands Government, where I am the Deputy Director. I oversee compliance with the public procurement process in the Cayman Islands as well as developing policy and delivering training to enhance the practice in the country.

My decision to pursue the IMPPM stems from my desire to advance my public procurement knowledge in a world-class, interdisciplinary setting with other professionals and their own diverse backgrounds and experiences for me to draw from. I look forward to having my views re-shaped and take the best of what I learn back to the Cayman Islands. I believe that this unique experience will be a great opportunity for growth, both professionally and personally.