David Ives

David Ives is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience at EF Education First since December 2012, currently serving as the Manager of Procurement for Global Key Accounts. In this role, David manages relationships with hotel and hostel chains in Europe while implementing sustainable sourcing strategies. Previous positions at EF Education First include leading a procurement team and overseeing accommodations services across Europe, as well as holding responsibilities for a large portfolio of hotels in Italy. Prior to this, David worked as a Sales, Account and Project Manager at Studio Branco, focusing on client relationships and project management. David holds an MBA Essentials from The London School of Economics, an Organizational Leadership specialization from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Sapienza Università di Roma.