AmCham Ghana Strengthens Strategic Collaboration with U.S. Embassy Leadership

AmCham Ghana held a productive high-level courtesy meeting with Rolf Olson, the U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), and Rachel Kreissl, Commercial Counselor, as part of the Chamber’s renewed commitment to deepen U.S.–Ghana commercial ties and strengthen institutional partnerships.

Led by the Kimathi Kuenyehia AmCham Board President and attended by the CEO Doris K. Afanyedey, the meeting focused on aligning strategic priorities, enhancing collaboration mechanisms, and addressing emerging issues affecting the U.S. business community in Ghana.

Reinforcing Partnership and Shared Priorities

The Board President expressed appreciation for the Embassy’s long-standing accessibility and support to the Chamber and its members. The meeting reaffirmed that both institutions share a strong commitment to advancing U.S. business interests, championing investment, and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

The CDA commended AmCham’s proactive posture and welcomed deeper coordination, particularly around advocacy efforts, investor confidence, and sector disruptions that require joint engagement.

Introducing New Leadership & AmCham’s Strategic Direction

AmCham formally introduced Doris K. Afanyedey as the Chamber’s new CEO, highlighting her mandate to drive institutional renewal under the AmCham 2.0 vision.

The discussion outlined the Chamber’s refreshed strategic direction, which includes:

  • Strengthening policy advocacy
  • Expanding member value through sector dialogues
  • Enhancing visibility for U.S. companies
  • Deepening Embassy – AmCham alignment across priority sectors

The CDA expressed strong support and emphasized the Embassy’s readiness to collaborate more closely with the new leadership team.

AmCham Hosts High-Level CEO Breakfast Summit to Shape 2026 Advocacy Priorities

AmCham Ghana convened the nation’s top business leaders on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, for the annual CEO Breakfast Summit, held at the Chief of Mission Residence and hosted in partnership with the U.S. Embassy. The closed-door, invitation-only gathering brought together over 50 CEOs, Country Managers, and senior executives from leading U.S. and Ghanaian companies to deliberate on the most pressing cross-cutting challenges affecting investment, competitiveness, and business operations in Ghana.

Moderated by Mr. Joe Mensah, AmCham Board Director, the Summit served as a strategic platform for candid dialogue, peer learning, and consensus-building. Opening remarks from the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires and the AmCham Board CEO set a collaborative tone, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening the U.S.–Ghana commercial partnership and developing a clear and actionable advocacy roadmap for 2026.

Outcome: Prioritizing the 2026 Advocacy Agenda

During a live prioritization session, CEOs collectively ranked the most pressing issues that AmCham should champion in 2026. The outcome will form the foundation of the 2026 Member Pain-Point & Advocacy Agenda, with AmCham committing to develop detailed position papers and follow-up strategies with relevant ministries and agencies.

The Chamber also reaffirmed its intention to deepen collaboration with the U.S. Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Sections as strategic partners in addressing systemic barriers to trade and investment.

Next Steps

  • A concise post-summit report will be circulated to all participants.
  • CEO participants will be invited to join upcoming sector committees and the revamped Advocacy Committee to drive sustained engagement and impact.

The Summit forms part of the broader AmCham 2.0 Executive Leadership Series, which seeks to strengthen the Chamber’s role as the leading voice of U.S. business in Ghana while fostering a predictable, transparent, and investment-friendly environment.

 

AmCham Ghana Engages United Airlines Leadership in Strategic Talks

Yesterday, AmCham Ghana hosted a familiarization roundtable at its offices, bringing together the Chamber’s new CEO, Ms. Doris Afanyedey, and senior leaders from United Airlines and Brussels Airlines to explore areas of collaboration and partnership.

The meeting brought together Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe, United Airlines’ Country Manager for Nigeria, Ghana & South Africa, Matilda Hammond, Sales Account Manager, and Ilse Adriaen, Country Manager representing Brussels Airlines.

Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and exploring areas of mutual interest, including active participation in AmCham Ghana’s programs and strategic initiatives for 2026. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening partnership through regular engagement, shared initiatives, and sustained support for AmCham’s mission to foster U.S.–Ghana business relations.

United Airlines has deepened its strategic footprint in Ghana through a measurable capacity enhancement. Effective with the 2024–2025 winter schedule, the carrier upscaled its Accra–Washington Dulles service from three weekly rotations to a daily frequency, marking a 67 percent year-on-year uplift in seat capacity and reaffirming its commitment to the trans-Atlantic corridor. The route is operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, featuring a 243-seat, four-cabin configuration, comprising 28 Polaris Business, 21 Premium Plus, 36 Economy Plus, and 158 Standard Economy seats, positioning United to deliver enhanced connectivity, premium service segmentation, and operational efficiency within the West African aviation market

U.S.-Ghana Executive Business Roundtable with H.E. President John Dramani Mahama.

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), and the U.S. Chamber was honored to participate in a high-level roundtable today with H.E. President John Dramani Mahama. The meeting, facilitated by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and its CEO, Simon Madjie, offered members a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the President about his government’s policy priorities and vision for advancing Ghana’s economic growth.

President Mahama emphasized his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and attracting new investments. He reaffirmed that the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors will be eliminated across all sectors, except those specifically reserved for Ghanaians, a long-anticipated reform that will significantly ease market entry and encourage greater U.S. business participation.

In a further boost to the investment climate, the President announced that registration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will soon be completed within 24 hours, cutting red tape and accelerating the establishment process for new businesses. He also confirmed that, beginning next year, Ghana will introduce e-visas, making travel and business access to the country faster and more efficient.

These reforms underscore the government’s determination to make Ghana one of the most attractive destinations for trade and investment in the region. For AmCham members, they present new opportunities to expand operations, deepen partnerships, and contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation.

Participants included the President of the AmCham Board Kimathi Kuenhyia and CEO of AmCham Doris Kafui Afanyedey.

Ghana is indeed open for business!

AmCham Ghana Joins Stakeholder Consultation on New Investment Promotion Bill

Last Friday, on the sidelines of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre’s (GIPC) stakeholder consultation, our CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, and Communications Officer, Albert Ludwig, joined the discussions alongside private sector representatives, including Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC).

The session brought together both public and private sector voices to review the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill, 2025, set to replace the GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865). Once passed, the Bill will establish GIPA as the lead government agency for promoting, facilitating, and regulating investments into and within Ghana.

 

Mr. Simon Madjie, CEO of GIPC, emphasized that stakeholder contributions are key to shaping the Bill, noting that the process is designed to build consensus and create a legal framework that responds to the realities of Ghana’s investment climate. He also highlighted that the Bill addresses persistent issues such as fronting and regulatory inconsistencies.

From the legal perspective, Ms. Naa Lamle Orleans-Lindsay, Director of GIPC’s Legal Division, explained why the law needs updating after more than three decades. She pointed to reforms such as expanding the Authority’s mandate, revising its governance framework, and reviewing minimum foreign capital requirements, measures aimed at strengthening investor protection and driving sustainable growth.

 

The consultation ended with an interactive Q&A session, where both public and private sector participants, including AmCham Ghana and UKGCC, shared perspectives, raised concerns, and contributed meaningfully to shaping Ghana’s investment future.

AmCham CEO Welcomes U.S. Commercial Service Delegation for Strategic Talks

Our CEO, Ms. Doris Afanyedey, earlier today hosted Ms. Rachel Kreissl, Senior Commercial Counselor, and Ms. Laurie Kelleher, Commercial Officer at the U.S. Commercial Service (U.S. Embassy Ghana), for a strategic meeting on strengthening U.S.–Ghana commercial relations.

The discussion highlighted the core mandate of the Commercial Service Office and explored ways the Chamber can support and leverage their expertise to create value for our members.

As part of our efforts to facilitate U.S. investment in Ghana, the Chamber also shared plans to establish a Business Helpdesk. This initiative will assist U.S. companies with local registration and industry requirements, providing the guidance needed to navigate the Ghanaian business environment successfully