PRESIDENT Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr. Michael Okyere Baafi as Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA).
Mr. Okyere Baafi’s appointment comes following his instrumental role in the economic sector.
A letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo Asante, read that Mr. Okyere Baafi is “expected to take up your post as soon as practicable given the departure of the previous executives.”
Michael Okyere Baafi has a stock of phenomenal records and credentials that he hopes to bring on board to promote economic development and further effectively regulate activities in free zones.
He is currently the Head of Sales and Marketing at Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd., a private limited liability insurance company in Ghana.
Phoenix Insurance is an experienced insurer, operating a financially strong and stable general insurance business.
As Head of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Okyere Baafi has helped Phoenix Insurance in carving an enviable reputation for the company and established it well in the competitive market.
He holds MBA in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from the University of Ghana, and a Bachelor of Education (Honours) degree, University of Cape Coast.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, and has over 10 years experience in insurance marketing.
He is currently the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He is also a member of the Trade and Industry sub-committee of the transition team and was the Vice-Chairman of the New Juaben South constituency.
He is married with a son and hails from Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
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