Robert Amponsah, MCIM, MPhil, MSc, Dip
Robert Amponsah is seasoned international marketing consultant, business coach and an
academic. Robert combines specialist knowledge in both digital marketing and market
research to deliver key market insights for clients in the private and public
sectors. In the past, Robert has worked with high profile companies such as Research
International and TNS Research and Marketing Services Ltd (TNS-RMS) as Research
Executive, with PZ Cussons as in-charge of Marketing Research and Media. He has also
lead in executing marketing projects for SNV Ghana, Pepsico (Ceres), Promasidor
Ghana, Millicom Ghana-Tigo, UNICEF, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Young Educators
Foundation, Distell Breweries- South Africa, Refriango-Angola, Loreal West Africa,
Green Spot (Vitamilk brand)-Thailand and Ghandour Cosmetics. Currently, he is final
PhD Candidate with the Nobel International Business School, and holds an MPhil
Leadership, MSc. in Marketing, Post-graduate Diploma in Marketing (Chartered
Institute of Marketing, UK) and Diploma in Statistics.
Justice Salifu, PhD, MSc, BA
Dr. Salifu is an astute academician, business magnate, international consultant,
business coach and philanthropist. He has extensive enviable experience in corporate
development, administration and governance. He has spent over 21 years working on
securities, corporate actions, funds transfers, client relationship, reconciliation,
innovation, compliance, risk management, tertiary educational institution management
as well as legal issues. He has worked in high profile and reputable organizations
including Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, the oldest and largest privately-held bank
in the US, Summit Bank, Fleet Bank, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Budd Larner
P.C. He has proven expertise and interest in strategic management and organizational
leadership, with focus on identifying performance gaps in profit-oriented
organizations and providing comprehensive, innovative and growth oriented solutions.
He is credited for start-ups of multiple businesses and non-profit organizations and
the Group CEO of Maanda Organisation. In the academic environment, he currently
serves as the president of the Monroe Institute of Technology and has lectured in
several recognised global higher institution of learning such as the University of
Professional Studies, Lakeside University, African University College of
Communication. Also he is currently a member of the American Management Association.
Munkaila Abdulai, PhD, M.Phil, BBA
Munkaila Abdulai is a business mogul, leadership consultant and an academic. He is
passionate about empowerment and advocacy and currently serve as the president of
both the Sustainable Leadership and Innovation Centre (SLIC-Ghana) and the Consumer
Advocacy Centre (CAC), Ghana, an Affiliate of the Consumers International. He is
also the Managing director of Haley Catering Services. In the academic environment,
Munkaila is a seasoned academic with over 7 years of professional teaching in higher
education and currently serves as the Coordinator of MBA-Total Quality Management at
the School of Graduate Studies, UPSA. He has played varied capacities over the
years. He served as the coordinator for international education and projects for
UPSA. Consulted for several international projects and leadership summits that
champion the issues of consumerism in the Africa sub region. Sharing ideas, creative
thinking and service to mankind through collective learning has been his ultimate
goals in life. His research area is focus on leadership, innovation, Strategy, and
quality management.
Adam Wuni Wuntah, ACMA, CGMA, MSc, BA
Adam Wuni is a financial management consultant with extensive experienced in the
hospitality and health industry. He is currently the Senior Finance Manager at NEC
and has demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. He
is Skilled in Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, and Team
Leadership. Strong finance professional graduated from The Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants.
Jemima Kugblenu, CA, CIT, MBA, BSc
Kugblenu is an Emily Booth Scholar and a Chartered Accountant and as well Tax
Consultant with extensive experience in delivering audit and assurance services to
both UK and international financial organisations. She has worked in high profile
financial roles in high profile organisations such as Niche Cocoa and
Pricewaterhouse Coopers. , she is currently a Master of Accounting candidate at
Cambridge Judges Business School. She is particularly enthusiastic about projects
that promote innovation and long-term sustainability in the disciplines of
professional accounting, finance, policy, and other relevant fields
Charles Atanga Adongo, PhD, MPhil, BA
Charles Atanga Adongo (PhD) comes to Emperiks pledging to help empower people, build
and transform communities, and deep technical experience through evidence
generation. He is an interdisciplinary social scientist with over 10 years of
academic, research, and headquarter experience. Charles’s research findings are
transforming the theory and practice of consumption experiences, poverty, food
security, value chains, market systems, and private sector development, both home
and abroad.
He has worked across several countries providing technical assistance, implementing
a variety of evaluation methods, and supporting advisory and analytical works. He
has managed numerous large-scale multi-country assignments funded by governments and
donor organizations, including USAID, USAID ASSESS West Africa, GIZ, Global Affairs
Canada (GAC), Catalytic Capital Consortuim (C3), and Solidaridad West Africa, across
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Michael Rudolf Youri ESQ, MPhil, BSc
Michael Youri is a Solicitor and Barrister of the Superior Courts of Judicature. He
is an international consultant in Quality Management and legal matters. He is
trained in HACCP Principles and Applications and, ISO 9001 and 22000. He is a Member
of the International Register of Certified Auditors and has consultant in this
capacity for many years. He is currently engaged in all aspects of Litigation in the
superior and lower courts of Ghana and in Corporate Practice ranging from Energy
including Petroleum, Trade, Finance and Investment, Estate and Property,
Immigration, and Company Secretarial services. He has experience in the quality
regulatory environment as he previously worked as a head of industrial support
services and Regulatory Officer at the Food and Drugs Authority for seven years. In
these roles, he provided technical support to the industry through training and
implementation of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. He had previously been
a Quality Control Officer with GIHOC Distilleries Company Ltd. He also lectures in a
number of universities where he teaches Business Law, Company Law, Labour Law, and
Total Quality Management.
Richard Nii Ayitey Akoto, PhD, MSc, BSc
Richard Akoto is an academic, entrepreneur, petroleum engineer and researcher with
excellent technical and analytical skills. He has extensive engineering experience
in both upstream and downstream petroleum management and consulted for high profile
firms. He had worked in diverse roles in reputable firms across the globe such Hydra
Offshore Ghana Limited, Schlumberger, NIIT Limited, University of Professional
Studies, University of Cape Coast, Holy Child College, Mfantsipim School. He
scholarship has won him numerous academic honous and awards such as World Bank
Scholarship Nelson Mandela Institute (NMI), Silver and bronze Medal from the Head of
State Award (Duke of Edinburgh Award for Young People)
Yakubu Nasurulahi, MCIM, MA, ProM, DipM, Bsc
Yakubu Nasurulahi is an entrepreneur and dynamic seasoned marketing Consultant.
Yakubu is an astute chartered marketing professional with expertise in developing
and deploying strategic marketing plans, designing and launching effective public
relations (PR) campaigns. Recognized for his extensive corporate experience in
project management, event planning, and administration and business development. In
the past, Yakubu has worked in strategic high profile roles in companies such as
Trans-Escort Limited as the Marketing Manager, Extra-Quest Limited Marketing
Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. Currently, Yakubu is the business
development director of Krape-Africa and have excellent communication skills proven
by the ability to successfully manage large projects. In the academic environment,
he holds a post-graduate dilploma in Marketing, member of the chartered Institute of
Marketing (CIM)-UK, Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana, Masters of
Arts (MA) Brands and Communication Management and Bachelor of Science in Marketing.
