The board roundtable examines U.S. business experiences in Ghana and ways to deepen commercial ties.

Accra, 22 October 2026 – AmCham Ghana welcomed Mr Rich Michaels, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa, for a Board and leadership roundtable hosted by Newmont Ghana.

Mr. Michaels was joined by U.S. Embassy officials Faris Asad, Deputy Chief of Mission; Rachel Kreissl, Commercial Counselor, and Tracy Magooba, Deputy Economics Officer.

Who Took Part

• AmCham Board: Danquah Addo-Yobo, Managing Director, Newmont Africa; Eliona Baddoo, General Manager – Sales, Delta Air Lines; Daniel Tonyigah, General Electric (GE).
• Member companies: Enid Tanor, ATC Ghana; Daniel Merki, Zipline Ghana.
• AmCham Secretariat: Doris Kafui Afanyedey, CEO; Jane Okyere-Aduachie, Manager, External Affairs, Membership and Special Projects; Albert Ludwig Nortey Botchway, Communications Officer.

The Conversation

Participants discussed U.S. companies’ experience in Ghana across mining, aviation, telecommunications and health logistics—sectors that bring long-term capital, technology and skills.

Priorities for Sustained Investment

AmCham CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey highlighted three priorities for investment and job creation:

• Predictable regulation – consistent, transparent rules that support long-term planning and investment.
• Timely settlement of obligations – prompt payments that protect cash flow, suppliers and investor confidence.
• Practical local-content timelines – schedules that build Ghanaian capacity while keeping operations viable.

Direct dialogue helps Washington policymakers reflect U.S. business experience in Ghana and reinforces AmCham Ghana’s role as a bridge among businesses and both governments.

Looking Ahead

AmCham Ghana will continue working with the U.S. Embassy, the Government of Ghana and members to improve the business environment and expand bilateral trade and investment.