Ayesha Bedwei Ibe - President
Ayesha Bedwei Ibe is PwC’s Global People Leader -Tax and Legal Services. Ayesha has over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting and has built a network of influential clients and associates during her professional career. Ayesha has a wealth of experience in the Energy field due to her involvement in Ghana’s oil and gas sector from its inception…
Pakwo Shum - Vice President
Pakwo Shum is the founder of Shum & Co., a company that has promoted the start-up of businesses including Air Partners Liberia, Mangifera Energy, Travel King, and Adeva Gold Resources. He studied at the Ghana International School, and the University of Ghana where he gained a bachelor’s degree in Administration. Pakwo has gained distinction as an entrepreneur and the visionary…
Adiki Ayitevie - Treasurer
Adiki Ayitevie is the Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations at Newmont Corporation. She oversees the Region’s communications and external relations function and is responsible for effecting communications strategies that support the business objectives through enhancing relations with stakeholders within and outside the company and articulating the company’s narrative. With more than 22 years of combined experience in the public…
David Thornton - Member
David Thornton was appointed Regional Senior Vice President of Newmont Africa’s operations in February 2022. Prior to this role, he served as Newmont’s Vice President, Productivity – North America. Dave has more than 20 years of mining sector experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering safe operational performance in surface and predominantly underground mining operations. Dave joined Newmont in…
Joe K. Mensah - Member
Joe K. Mensah is a Senior Vice President and Head of the Ghana Business Unit at Kosmos Energy. He is an accomplished executive and a visionary leader whose extensive experience in organizational development and restructuring spans over 30 years. Since 2015, Joe has led the Kosmos Energy Ghana operations, providing guidance for strategic direction, growth, and implementation. He also represents…
Bethel Yeboah - Member
Bethel Yeboah is the Corporate Affairs Director (West Africa BU) at EQUATORIAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY. He has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. An expert in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations & Communications, Reputation management, and Sustainability & Strategy Execution creating value for businesses. Bethel also has expertise in managing and leading the Quality & Production environment with…
Doris Afanyedey - Member
Doris Afanyedey is the General Manager at Cummins Ghana Limited. Ms. Afanyedey is an accomplished and results-driven marketing and sales executive with a consistent and documented record of developing new products, a proven performer, and a productive team leader. As the Country Director for SC Johnson Ghana, Doris ensured that the Ghana Company came to grips with the need for…
Ashok Ramchand Mohinani - Member
Ashok Ramchand Mohinani is the Executive Director of Mohinani Group; a third-generation family business with over 50 years of experience in multi-sector operations in various industries across the African continent. Ashok Mohinani oversees the operations of all the business units in Ghana and its subsidiaries from the headquarters in Accra. He joined Mohinani Group in 1984 as Head of Sales…
Kimathi Kuenyehia - Member
Kimathi Kuenyehia is an award-winning Harvard-educated transactional lawyer who is ranked by Legal 500 as one of the top 5 leading lawyers in Ghana. He is the Managing Partner of Kimathi & Partners, corporate attorneys; one of the top three leading law firms in Ghana. Mr. Kuenyehia provides high-end legal services to foreign governments, global multinationals, and Fortune 500 companies…
Dean Matlack - Ex-Officio
Dean Matlack is the Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. Dean is a career Foreign Service Officer with twenty years of experience and a demonstrated history of working in the international trade and development industry. Skilled in Business Development, Government Affairs, Entrepreneurship, International Trade Policy, and Public Speaking. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a Master…
Stephanie Hutchison - Ex-Officio
Stephanie Hutchison is the Economic Section Chief at the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. Stephanie served as the Deputy Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Rabat and the Economic Unit Chief at Embassy Lisbon in Portugal. Prior to these assignments, Stephanie was responsible for U.S.-Turkish economic relations in the Office of Southern European Affairs at the State Department. She has…