Co-founder of Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, Togbe Afede XIV, has been appointed Chair of the Council of Global Advisors of the Yale School of Management (SOM), the graduate business school of Yale University, effective February 16, 2026.
The U.S.-based Yale School of Management announced the appointment, naming the respected Ghanaian traditional leader and businessman to head the council that advises the school’s senior leadership on its global strategy.
Togbe Afede XIV disclosed the appointment in a post on Facebook on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
In his new role, he will work with a distinguished group of global leaders who advise the school’s leadership in advancing the institution’s strategic aspirations.
“Togbe’s appointment is based on his admirable leadership, experience, life, and career,” a statement said.
As Chair, he will help shape the Council’s priorities, work closely with Dean Kerwin Charles and other SOM leadership, guide member engagement, and oversee the Council’s overall direction.
He will serve a three-year term with the possibility of renewal and will also serve as an ex-officio member of the SOM Board of Advisors.
The Yale SOM Council of Global Advisors is composed of global leaders who advise the Dean and the school’s senior leadership on strategies to expand the school’s brand and international reach.
Members of the Council play an active role in shaping discussions, contributing expertise, and supporting key initiatives of the school.
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