Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, Dr Randy Abbey
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Black Stars Management Committee Chairman, Dr Randy Abbey, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
Randy’s appointment was announced in a letter signed secretary to the president, Callistus Mahama, Ph.D, on Tuesday, January 21, 2024.
“I write to formally inform you that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 12(2) of the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 1984 (P.N.D.C.L 81), has appointed you as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board pending receipt of the Constitutionally required advice of the Board of Ghana Cocoa Board, in consultation with the Public Services Commission,” the letter read.
The letter also indicated that the appointment takes effect today, January 21, 2025.
Dr. Ransford Annetey Abbey, also known as Randy Abbey, is a Ghanaian media personality and sports administrator.
He attended Accra Academy for his secondary education. Dr Abbey studied for a certificate in Human Resource Management and Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an advanced certificate in Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
Dr Abbey received his MBA in General Management from the Australian Institute of Business in Australia and was awarded his doctorate degree by the SBS Swiss Business School in Zürich, Switzerland.
He hosted Metro TV’s morning show, Good Morning Ghana.
Dr Abbey served as the spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association for eight years. In 2014, he became the majority shareholder of Kpando Hearts of Lions Football Club, owning over 70% of the shares.
In 2019, Dr Abbey was voted a member of the Ghana Football Association Executive Council. He has also chaired the Referees Appointment Committee and the Black Meteors Management Committee.
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