A postgraduate alumnus of the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen where he acquired a post graduate certificate in Project Management; Tayo also holds a BA in Business Finance from the University of Wales where he graduated with Distinction. Prior to joining the CET Group; he worked in various financial management capacities for major companies in Nigeria, and has obtained a number of specialist certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP); Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT).