COCOBOD WELCOMES DR. RANDY ABBEY AS AG. CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Date: 24th January 2025
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) warmly welcomes Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey as its Acting Chief Executive, following his official appointment announced at the Presidency.
Randy, as he is affectionately known, joins the COCOBOD family at a pivotal time with vast experience in corporate governance, management consultancy, and communications.
His proven track record of excellence, strategic vision, and commitment to organizational growth makes him the ideal leader to steer Ghana’s cocoa sector into a new era of innovation and sustainability.
Dr. Abbey’s extensive career includes leadership roles such as Managing Director of Ignite Media Group, as well as serving on the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association and as President of Heart of Lions FC. These roles reflect his dedication to fostering collaboration, building impactful relationships, and delivering results.
His impressive academic background, including a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from SBS Swiss Business School, an MBA in General Management, and certifications in dispute resolution, further solidifies his capacity to provide exceptional leadership for COCOBOD.
On behalf of all staff, stakeholders, and partners, we embrace Dr. Abbey and pledge our support in working with him to enhance the livelihoods of cocoa farmers, strengthen partnerships, and ensure Ghana’s cocoa remains a global benchmark of excellence.
Welcome aboard, Dr. Abbey! Together, we look forward to achieving greater heights for Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Randy, as he is affectionately known, joins the COCOBOD family at a pivotal time with vast experience in corporate governance, management consultancy, and communications.
His proven track record of excellence, strategic vision, and commitment to organizational growth makes him the ideal leader to steer Ghana’s cocoa sector into a new era of innovation and sustainability.
Dr. Abbey’s extensive career includes leadership roles such as Managing Director of Ignite Media Group, as well as serving on the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association and as President of Heart of Lions FC. These roles reflect his dedication to fostering collaboration, building impactful relationships, and delivering results.
His impressive academic background, including a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from SBS Swiss Business School, an MBA in General Management, and certifications in dispute resolution, further solidifies his capacity to provide exceptional leadership for COCOBOD.
On behalf of all staff, stakeholders, and partners, we embrace Dr. Abbey and pledge our support in working with him to enhance the livelihoods of cocoa farmers, strengthen partnerships, and ensure Ghana’s cocoa remains a global benchmark of excellence.
Welcome aboard, Dr. Abbey! Together, we look forward to achieving greater heights for Ghana’s cocoa industry.
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