The newly-appointed Managing Director of Bulk Energy Storage and and Transportation (BEST) Company, formerly Known as BOST, Mr Afetsi Awoonor, has assumed post, this portal can confirm.
Afetsi Awoonor was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama last Friday.
Earlier today, Monday, the new Managing Director received a handing over document from the outgoing Managing Director, Dr Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai Provençal, who managed the company from 2019 till date under the previous government.
Under the outgoing Managing Director, BOST witnessed a massive transformation from a loss-making company to a profit-making entity.
After 12 consecutive years of losses, the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company (BEST) achieved a remarkable turnaround, recording profits of Gh¢161 million in 2021, Gh¢342 million in 2022 and Gh¢208 million in 2023.
The company estimates to make a minimum of Gh¢300million profit for 2024.
As of 17th January 2025, BOST’s books looked good with over GH¢85,000,000 sitting in the company’s account.
Afetsi Awoonor will be the 7th Managing Director and also the second youngest person to manage the company after Dr Edwin Alfred Provençal.
Afetsi Awoonor was introduced to the staff at the company’s head office at a short but impressive durbar.
Mr Afetse thanked the outgoing MD for his service to the company and promised to take BOST to the “next level.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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