Who We Are

Mr Yankey was the Managing Director of Dumakwae Limited a construction company based in Ghana. He holds a diploma in Banking from the University of Boulder, Colorado, USA and a BSC in Administration, marketing and finance options from the University of Ghana.

Mr. Yankey is currently the Chairman of the University of Ghana Alumni Association, a Member of the University of Ghana Council,School of Health Sciences, Progeny Ventures International and Nuba Foods and Commodities Ltd. Prior to these roles, he served as Board Chairman for Global Access Savings and Loans Limited amongst many others.

Based in Accra, Baafour Otu-Boateng is in charge of IPAE 1 and IPAE 2 portfolio in Ghana.

Baafour worked at TechnoServe Ghana, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of a national platform for local entrepreneurs to access training, networking opportunities and venture capital. Previously, he completed advisory and transaction work for some of the world’s leading retailers at UBS Investment Bank in New York.

He is a MBA graduate and Chevening Scholar from the University of Oxford (UK).

Zoe Georgetta Phillips Takyi-Appiah is a lawyer and a Partner at a leading Law Firm in Ghana. She comes onto the Board Zeepay with a lot of international experience having worked with global Law Firms in the United Kingdom.

She has extensive experience in Legal Transactions Advisory, covering various facets of the law including Corporate and Commercial Law, Energy and Natural Resources, Minerals and Mining, Banking and Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions. In her career, she has been part of high profile international assignments, counting among them, cross border IPO listings, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and international arbitration.

Zoe has an LLB from the University of Essex and an LLM in International Business Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has been called to the Bar of England and Wales and is also a member of the Ghana Bar. She is very commercially minded and an invaluable asset to the Board.

JLD & MB Legal Consultancy (“JLD & MB”) is a top-tier corporate and commercial law firm with over twenty (20) years’ experience advising global and local clients on some of Ghana’s highest profile transactions.

JLD provides innovative and solution-oriented advisory services across several key practice areas including: Energy and Natural Resources; Banking and Finance; Corporate and Commercial Transactions; Infrastructure, Property and Transportation; and Business Support Services. The Firm has received international recognition for its lawyers and its work in several of these practice areas.

Ashley serves as the CEO and Head of currencies & commodities for the firm. He has a history of trading foreign exchange, equities, and commodities. Ashley’s CV provides indisputable proof of his genuinely exceptional capabilities. While at Obsidian Achernar Limited, he has successfully executed FX trades of over USD 1.5 billion in 2018 and currently has completed over USD 6.1 billion in FX transactions in the current financial year.

Obsidian Achernar had also tripled its institutional client base from 15 in 2014 to 74 in 2020. Under Ashley’s expert and studied guidance, Obsidian Achernar has successfully acquired a Securities & Exchange Commission Fixed Income license, Financial Conduct Authority, and Bank of Ghana FX brokers’ license, leading to a boost in the business networks and reach. Obsidian Achernar Limited currently operates with both local and offshore FX licenses.

He began his career in finance by joining a Middle East focused multi-family office that managed over $100m in funds under management. He initially focused on sell-side trades in the futures commodities markets and progressed quickly within the firm to cover buy-side opportunities.

Before joining OA, Ashley was a Senior Partner at Reflex Eco Group – a London-based, Africa-focused Private Equity advisory and commodities trading firm – which he co-founded. Reflex played a vital role in several debts and private equity investments, including raising $32m for a Ghana-based Teak plantation business and a $70m transaction for a high-growth transportation business.

Sir Daniel Charles Gyimah is an accomplished professional with a diverse and extensive background in both engineering and banking. With over thirty years of experience, he has made significant contributions to various sectors, showcasing his leadership skills and expertise. His professional journey includes serving as the Managing Director of Eximguaranty Company (Ghana) from 1998 to 2001, where he played a crucial role in the financial guarantees business in Ghana. Following that, he took on the responsibility of Managing Director at the National Investment Bank from 2001 to 2009, contributing to the growth and development of the institution.

In the realm of international development, Sir Gyimah served as the Private Sector Advisor to the Ghana Mission of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for almost a decade. This reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration between public and private sectors for sustainable development. His involvement in various boards further underscores his influence in the corporate world. As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nestle (Ghana) Ltd and the First Ghana Building Company Ltd, he demonstrated leadership in the food processing and construction industries, respectively.

Moreover, Sir Gyimah assumed the role of Chairman for the Metro Mass Transit Company Ltd, showcasing his commitment to efficient and accessible intra and inter-city transport services in Ghana. Additionally, his directorship positions at the Global Petrochemical Company, TOTAL (Ghana) Ltd, and the AU Development Company Ltd (a real estate development company) illustrate his broad engagement in different sectors of the economy. In the academic sphere, Sir Gyimah's contributions are notable. As the Chairman of the Council of the University for Development Studies (UDS) and a member of the Governing Board of the Catholic University of Ghana for ten years, he played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape.

Throughout his career, Sir Daniel Charles Gyimah has demonstrated a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to both the private and public sectors. His multifaceted contributions have left a lasting impact on the financial, industrial, and academic arenas in Ghana.