Ghana: President Mahama Appoints Adwoa Serwa Bondzie As Acting Executive Secretary Of Energy Commission

The Energy Commission, Ghana’s technical regulator for electricity and natural gas, has announced the appointment of Ms. Adwoa Serwa Bondzie as the new Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission.

She replaces Ing. Mrs. Eunice A. Biritwum, who served as Acting Executive Secretary from February 2025.

Prior to her appointment, Ms. Bondzie served as the Deputy Managing Director of BESTEnergies, formerly the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) Limited.

Ms. Bondzie is an executive leader with over 15 years of experience in business development, energy transition, and strategic management.

A statement issued by the Commission on February 11, 2026, highlighted Ms. Bondzie’s ability to drive innovation and sustainability, noting that her leadership has helped position organisations as industry leaders while enhancing public service delivery.

Her capacity to bridge technical and commercial functions has consistently advanced operational excellence, profitability, and long-term value creation.

At BOST, she pioneered the company’s first Trading Desk, designing a fuel trading system that generated US$20 million in profit within two years and set a new benchmark for operational efficiency.

She also led the expansion of Ghana’s strategic petroleum reserves from four to 12 weeks between 2014 and 2016, strengthening national energy security and earning the BOST Leadership and Dedication Award in 2015.

Earlier in her career, she managed multi-million-dollar engineering projects for TechInsights Canada, delivering them on schedule and to high-quality standards for international clients.

Ms. Bondzie holds an MSc in Public Policy from the University of Bath, an MBA in International Business and Strategy from Henley Business School, a BSc in Information and Communication Technology from GIMPA, and a Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Algonquin College.

She brings a strong blend of academic excellence and practical leadership experience.

Committed to sustainable energy solutions, she aligns corporate strategy with national development goals to promote economic growth and environmental benefits.
She is also dedicated to mentoring future leaders, coaching young professionals, advocating for women’s advancement in technology and energy, and supporting sustainable development initiatives.

The Energy Commission urged all partners and stakeholders to extend their full support and cooperation to the new Acting Executive Secretary to ensure a successful tenure.