Thomas Robinson is a Senior Procurement Specialist in the Front Office of the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). He provides procurement support and oversight, in particular to the Central and West Regional Department (CWRD). Since joining ADB in October 2017, Tom chaired several consultant selection committees, evaluating and negotiation consultancy contracts. Tom is also managing the ADB procurement reform implementation.
Tom has over 15 years of professional experience in procurement. He is MCIPS qualified and has a Bachelor’s degree in International Hotel Management at the Manchester Metropolitan University and a Post Graduate degree in International Tourism Management from Sheffield Hallam University. Prior to joining ADB, he worked in 2017 he worked for an international development organization, in London, as a procurement specialist, providing consultancy services to public sectors in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.