Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey Appointed CEO of Ghana Chamber of Mines – Full Biography

Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, one of Ghana’s most versatile technocrats and media advocates, has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, effective June 1, 2025. His appointment marks a new era in the Chamber’s leadership and policy direction, signaling a bold vision for sustainable and technology-driven mining in Ghana.

Career Journey: Engineering, Media, Telecom, and Beyond

Dr. Ashigbey’s career spans over two decades across engineering, media management, telecommunications, and now extractive industry leadership. His hallmark has been institutional transformation, youth development, and strategic advocacy.

Current Position (2025 – Present)

• Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Chamber of Mines

• Tasked with leading Ghana’s mining advocacy body into a future of innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness.

Previous Leadership Roles

• CEO, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications

  • Served as the “Chief Servant” of Ghana’s telecom advocacy body.

  • Championed digital policy reforms and infrastructure investment.

• Managing Director, Graphic Communications Group Ltd

  • Ghana’s most influential and largest media group.

  • Led modernization efforts, digital transition, and editorial excellence over six years.

• COO, Multi TV / General Manager, Joy FM

  • Key executive roles in the Multimedia Group, driving audience engagement and content innovation.

• Managing Director, Optimum Media Prime

  • A media marketing company advancing brand strategy and advertising insights.

• Senior Projects Engineer, Fanel Ltd

  • Engineering roots as a building services professional before entering the media and telecom space.

Academic Background and Qualifications

Dr. Ashigbey is a technocrat with a rare blend of engineering and business acumen:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration – Swiss Management Centre

• MBA – University of Leicester, UK

• BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering – KNUST

• Secondary School: St. Augustine’s College

Values and Personal Philosophy

A man of deep Christian faith, Dr. Ashigbey often describes himself as:

“A sinner saved by grace, a believer in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”

He is passionate about youth development, entrepreneurship, and using media as a development tool. He believes Africa must use communication strategically to leapfrog development barriers.

“Media must go beyond information and entertainment; it must become a tool for empowerment and national transformation.”

Family and Interests

Dr. Ashigbey is a devoted family man. He openly celebrates his love for his wife Numelio, and children Bubune, Edem Jnr, and Nuna. He’s also fond of his mother, sisters, and his two Boerboel dogs, Aphenyo and Mawuewornam, with a personal dream to own 13 Boerboels.

New Leadership at the Chamber of Mines

Dr. Ashigbey’s appointment coincides with that of Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah as the first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Chamber. Together, they are expected to reposition Ghana’s mining sector through:

• Strong stakeholder engagement

• Strategic policy advocacy

• Promoting responsible mining and sustainability

Chamber President Michael Edem Akafia stated:

“Their combined expertise will be instrumental in navigating the dynamic landscape of the mining industry.”

Outlook and Impact

Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey’s move to the Chamber of Mines is more than a leadership reshuffle—it’s a strategic bet on cross-industry expertise, tech-savvy governance, and public-private collaboration to make Ghana’s mining industry a global reference point.