Dr Kenneth Ashigbey is the immediate past CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
The appointment, which comes just days after Dr Ashigbey stepped down as CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, takes effect from June 1, 2025.
Additionally, the Chamber has appointed Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO), according to a report by myjoyonline.com.
According to the Chamber, the appointments of Dr Ashigbey and Nantogmah underscore a renewed commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth within Ghana’s dynamic mining sector.
The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines reportedly stated that the appointment of the two executives marks a new dawn for the industry.
“The appointment of Ing Kenneth Ashigbey and Ahmed Nantogmah heralds a new chapter for the Chamber. Their combined expertise, leadership, and vision will be instrumental in navigating the dynamic landscape of the mining industry and advancing the interests of our members and the nation.”
About Ken Ashigbey:
Dr Ken Ashigbey holds a PhD in Business Administration from the Swiss Management Centre. He also has an MBA from the University of Leicester (UK) and a BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Before his tenure as CEO of the Chamber of Telecommunications, he served as Managing Director of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd.
He has also previously worked as Chief Operating Officer of Multi TV, General Manager of Joy FM, and Chief Technology Officer of the Multimedia Group at various points.
In between his stints at Multimedia, he was Managing Director of Optimum Media Prime, an independent media and marketing firm. He also worked at Fanel Ltd, a building services engineering company, as a Senior Projects Engineer.
Ken Ashigbey is a vocal advocate against illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and is the convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining.
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