Chamber Executives

Ing. Fred Attakumah is the Executive Vice President & Country Director of Asante Gold Corporation and the First Vice President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines.

He has more than 30 years' of experience in mine project development, operations management, sustainability and corporate affairs. Prior to joining Asante Gold. Fred was the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Asanko Gold Ghana Limited.

He has also held several senior executive roles, including Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited and Vice President of Sustainability for the AngloGold Ashanti operations in Ghana.

He holds a BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana) and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Henley Business School (UK).

Angela List is the Chief Executive of Nguvu Holdings, a group of mining companies in West Africa. Prior to this, she has been the Executive Director of the BCM Group, a group of mining contracting companies, in charge of Finance and Administration for over 25 years. She also worked with KPMG where she distinguished herself and at that early stage of her professional career, led teams and successfully carried out assignments on of some of the major Ghanaian and international companies, including financial institutions.

Angela has built most of her professional career within the mining industry and is a highly regarded figure.

She was solely responsible in successfully engineering a small family-owned private enterprise which had little or no access to raising equity capital to increase its total asset value of about US$ 21 million in 2001 to over US$ 750 million. In the same manner, revenue skyrocketed from about US$ 20 million to over US$ 500 million under her steady leadership.

Angela was also instrumental in driving the expansion base of the company across the African sub-region.

In 2016, Angela decided to go solely from contract mining into owning and operation of mines. The mining businesses under Nguvu Holdings were therefore established to acquire, own and operate mining rights. Nguvu Holdings currently operates and manages mines in Ghana, Mali and Niger, with advanced projects in Ghana and Burkina Faso and exploration permits in Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia.

The success of Angela has not only been in her ability to raise finance but also in her ability to manage the funds in such a manner that repayment of loans are entirely satisfactory to the group’s financiers. She has built trust among financiers and other stakeholders. Angela has very good relations with government authorities and local communities.

Angela is also a family woman and a mother of two lovely children.

Angela holds an Executive MBA certificate from Manchester University, PLD Program, Harvard University and Bsc. Business Administration from University of Ghana

Some of Angela’s notable achievements include successfully negotiating a settlement with AngloGold Ashanti over an early termination under the Bibiani Contract; successfully bidding the contract for the execution of contract mining at Damang Gold Mine Project and Tarkwa Gold Mining Project, both valued at US$ 1.2 billion and successfully negotiated settlements with Persues mining and Shandong Iron and steel over early termination under their respective contracts.

Others are successfully negotiated the company’s joint venture arrangement with Al Own for a contract mining project in Jordan estimated at US$ 1 billion; successfully negotiated and closed a US$ 100 million equipment facility with CAT Financial Services Corporation and successfully bid and closed the acquisitions of Adamus resources; Segala Mining SA from Endeavour Mining Limited and successfully negotiated the acquisition of 80% of the shares in SML with the government of Niger.

Having been with Newmont for over three years, Danquah Addo-Yobo serves as Country Manager for Newmont’s operations in Ghana, acting as the company’s primary representative in the country. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategies that drive business performance and ensure the continuity and sustainability of Newmont’s operations in Ghana.

With over two decades of multinational leadership experience, Danquah has held senior executive roles across mining, agribusiness, telecommunications, and logistics in Africa, Canada, and Asia. Prior to his current role, Danquah served as Regional Chief Financial Officer for Newmont Africa and Canada.

He also held key leadership positions at Yara International, including Regional Managing Director for Western Africa and Managing Director for Ghana, where he led significant business growth and regional transformation. Earlier in his career, Danquah held senior finance and operations/commercial roles with Maersk and Vodafone.

Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey is a distinguished Ghanaian executive and thought leader in mining, telecommunications, and media advocacy. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, where he champions sustainable and responsible mining practices in Ghana’s extractive industry.

Before his appointment to the Chamber of Mines, Dr. Ashigbey held executive leadership roles as CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber of Ghana. His leadership journey reflects a consistent commitment to industry transformation, strategic governance, and institutional development across sectors.

A passionate scholar and lifelong learner, Dr. Ashigbey holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Corporate Governance from SMC University, an MBA from Leicester University in the UK, and a BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from KNUST. He recently added a Master of Arts in IT Law to his portfolio of qualifications.

He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Director (Cert IoD). He is also a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (FGhIE), the Institute of Directors Ghana (FIoD), the Ghana Institute of Management (FGIM), and a Fellow of the Chartered Economists (FCE).

Beyond boardrooms and technical leadership, Dr. Ashigbey is a tireless advocate for media freedom and environmental protection. He is the Convener of both the Ghana and Media Coalitions Against Galamsey, leading national efforts to combat illegal mining and promote environmental stewardship. He views this mission as a spiritual and civic calling, his personal expression of the values enshrined in Laudato Si, Pope Francis' encyclical on the care for our common home.

Dr. Ashigbey is a firm believer in the boundless potential of Africa’s youth. He sees them as vital agents of change and is deeply committed to mentoring and developing future generations of transformational leaders across the continent.

Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah is the Chief Operating Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, a role he currently holds after serving as the Director for External Relations and Communications. With over 27 years of experience in sustainability, communications, and environmental management, Ahmed is a seasoned professional specializing in Public Relations, Government Relations, Reputation Management, Community Relations, and Stakeholder Management.

His expertise spans across Corporate Communications, Issues Management, Event Management, Media Relations, Crisis Management, New Media, Environmental Management, and Environmental Impact Assessments. Ahmed has successfully led and contributed to the implementation of strategic initiatives within the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the broader mining industry. He is known for his ability to provide expert direction and advice on key industry activities, driving effective communications and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

Ahmed’s career is distinguished by his commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the mining sector and his ability to navigate complex challenges through proactive engagement and clear communication.