{"id":108119,"date":"2025-12-23T04:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108119"},"modified":"2025-12-23T04:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T04:01:00","slug":"electrochem-names-francis-buamah-as-new-ceo-to-drive-next-phase-of-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108119","title":{"rendered":"ElectroChem names Francis Buamah as new CEO to drive next phase of growth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ElectroChem Ghana Ltd., Africa\u2019s largest salt mine and a subsidiary of the McDan Group, has appointed Francis Buamah as its new Chief Executive Officer following approval by the company\u2019s Board.<\/p>\n

He brings more than 29 years of global leadership experience to the role, with a strong background in enterprise transformation, operational excellence, large-scale programme management, and multi-sector business growth across Europe, the United States, and Africa.<\/p>\n

He has held senior leadership positions at KPMG, EY, Capgemini, and Phillips Consulting, and also brings entrepreneurial experience in FMCG, supply chain management, and business operations.<\/p>\n

Widely recognised as a business transformation expert, Mr Buamah has led multimillion-dollar projects across manufacturing, energy, banking, finance, government, telecommunications, and development sectors. <\/p>\n

His track record includes overseeing a US$130 million supply-chain optimisation programme across multiple continents, designing a US$500 million market expansion strategy for a global manufacturer, delivering governance reforms for public institutions, and leading major digital, ERP, and FinTech transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n

In his new role, Mr Buamah will provide strategic leadership to accelerate the transformation of the Songor Salt Project, strengthen operational efficiency, boost international competitiveness, expand export capacity, and ensure sustainable value creation for the Ada community and Ghana.<\/p>\n

Board Chairman of ElectroChem Ghana Ltd., Dr Daniel McKorley, said the Board is confident that Mr Buamah\u2019s global experience and execution strength will advance the company\u2019s long-term vision of positioning Ghana as a key player in the global salt and industrial minerals market.<\/p>\n

ElectroChem Ghana Ltd. welcomed Mr Buamah and expressed optimism about a new chapter of innovation, growth, and sustainability under his leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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