THE PEOPLE BEHIND AGIA

Leadership &
Advisory Board

Meet the people guiding AGIA's mission to connect African students with meaningful global learning experiences.

OUR PEOPLE

Executive Leadership

The team responsible for AGIA’s strategic direction and programme delivery.

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Kafui Kwesi Dogbatse

Founder & President

Kafui Kwesi Dogbatse is the Founder, Initiator and President of the Aspire Global Innovation Alliance (AGIA). He conceived AGIA to give young Africans direct exposure to global best practice in fields such as the built environment, agriculture, technology and artificial intelligence, and to connect them with the international networks that shape these industries.

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Christian Adusu‑Donkor

Vice President, Operations

Christian Adusu‑Donkor is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, technology professional, event strategist, community organizer and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of digital technology, business, culture and community development. His approach is grounded in building practical platforms that create opportunities, connect people and translate ideas into meaningful outcomes.

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OUR PEOPLE

Advisory Board

Experienced professionals providing guidance and specialist perspectives.

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Cornelius Kwasi Adu‑Mpiani

Member

Kwasi Adu‑Mpiani is a Quantity Surveyor and Financial Analyst with more than 24 years of experience in Ghana's built environment. He is the founder and Managing Director of Adu‑Mpiani & Associates Ltd, a Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy he established in 2013, where he leads the firm's strategic direction.

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Helen Korley

Member

Helen Korley is a commercially astute marketing and strategy leader with over 13 years of experience driving growth, consumer engagement, and market expansion across global FMCG organisations, including Unilever (Ghana and the Philippines), Beiersdorf, and Danone.

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Isaac Charles Acquah

Member

Isaac Charles Acquah is a Chartered Accountant, investment professional and corporate executive with more than two decades of experience across financial services, investment banking, corporate governance, business restructuring and transaction advisory.

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Prof. Eugene K.M. Darteh (Ph.D.)

Member

Eugene K.M. Darteh (Ph.D.) is a Professor of Social Dimensions of Sexual and Reproductive Health at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, with about two decades of experience in research, higher education, consultancy, academic leadership and professional service. His expertise spans social and behavioural research, sexual and reproductive health, population and development, social and behaviour change, research capacity strengthening and evidence‑informed policy.

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Ama Amonoo Amevor

Member

Ama Amonoo Amevor is a banking and business executive with more than two decades of experience in financial services, strategy, product innovation and digital transformation. She currently serves as Head of Retail Products at FirstBank Ghana, where she leads the Bank’s retail product portfolio, driving growth, innovation, customer value and strategic partnerships.

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Frederick Kwame Asamoah, Esq.

Member

Frederick Kwame Asamoah is a Ghanaian lawyer, legal educator and corporate governance practitioner with more than three decades of experience spanning legal practice, university teaching and board leadership in the financial sector.

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Kwabena Adjei‑Seffah

Member

Kwabena is an accomplished architect with a career spanning over 24 years of professional experience in architecture, construction management, and project delivery. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex multidisciplinary projects from inception through completion. He combines technical expertise with strong managerial capabilities, consistently delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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