The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber has appointed David Ampofo as the new Chief Executive Officer.
David Ampofo is an award-winning Ghanaian journalist, communications expert and social entrepreneur.
He is the founder and Chief Executive of Channel Two Communications, an advocacy communications firm based in Accra, Ghana and the host of Time with David, Ghana’s premier talk show.
David takes over from Charles Darku, a former Managing Director of Tullow Oil Ghana, who also happened to be the first Chairman and CEO of the Chamber.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Kweku Andoh Awotwi, Chairman of the Council of the Chamber and the Executive Vice President of Tullow PLC, said : “We are happy to have David join us and trust that David’s good advocacy skills will not only benefit the members of the Chamber, but the industry as a whole.
“David has distinguished himself as a Public Affairs professional, a passionate advocate and a critical thinker with outstanding communication skills,” he added.
On his part, Mr David Ampofo said, “I am looking forward to working with members and all industry stakeholders, including the government, in a collective effort to ensure that there is maximum value realised for both investors and the people of Ghana.”
About the Chamber
The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber represents the shared interests of companies involved in oil and gas exploration and production as well as oil field services in the country.
The Chamber promotes, enhances and facilitates the growth of the industry through networking, education, industry information and advocacy for a favourable business environment.
As the voice of the industry, the Chamber provides advocacy services to its members and helps them navigate the regulatory framework.
The Chamber also offers a platform through which the industry can be reached by stakeholders from across the economy, including local communities
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