Rauf is a Supply chain and logistics professional, with extensive experience in multinational FMCG and logistics companies across West Africa. Prior to joining GZI, he held many executive leadership positions in Maersk, Hayat Kimya and Perfetti Van Melle and held senior roles in PZ Cussons, Nestle and others.

He is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), UK, with Master’s Degree in Supply Chain & logistics management from the University of Warwick, UK; Bachelors degree in Industrial and production Engineering from University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Micromaster in Supply Chain management from MITx and management programs from Lagos Business School, Nigeria