President Mahama picked Judith Adjobah Blay to run the Ghana National Gas Company. Robert Kofi Lartey moved up from Acting CEO to Deputy Managing Director after serving as Operations Director. These changes happened because the former boss, Dr. Ben Asante, stepped down recently. The company spokesperson, Richard Kirk-Mensah, told the Ghana News Agency about these leadership changes from their office in Takoradi.
Blay makes history as she takes charge of this major energy organization. Before this big job, she worked as the Deputy Director of Contracts at the Petroleum Commission, where she helped local suppliers increase their business by 25% every year. Earlier, she managed Community Relations there and brought environmental and social principles into industry planning. Her career includes important roles at Bui Power Authority, handling purchasing and supply chains, and time at the Ministry of Energy coordinating large projects.
Her education includes membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in the UK. She earned degrees from George Mason University in America, KNUST, and the University of Ghana. Currently, she studies procurement law at the University of Nottingham. Blay graduated from Wesley Girls' High School and served on advisory boards for coastal programs and sustainability projects.
With more than twenty years working in energy, Blay is recognized for her skills in growing businesses, following regulations, and developing local talent. The company statement emphasized that her experience will help strengthen operations and leadership at Ghana Gas as they move forward under new management. These appointments show a commitment to strong leadership during this transition period for the national gas company.
Blay makes history as she takes charge of this major energy organization. Before this big job, she worked as the Deputy Director of Contracts at the Petroleum Commission, where she helped local suppliers increase their business by 25% every year. Earlier, she managed Community Relations there and brought environmental and social principles into industry planning. Her career includes important roles at Bui Power Authority, handling purchasing and supply chains, and time at the Ministry of Energy coordinating large projects.
Her education includes membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in the UK. She earned degrees from George Mason University in America, KNUST, and the University of Ghana. Currently, she studies procurement law at the University of Nottingham. Blay graduated from Wesley Girls' High School and served on advisory boards for coastal programs and sustainability projects.
With more than twenty years working in energy, Blay is recognized for her skills in growing businesses, following regulations, and developing local talent. The company statement emphasized that her experience will help strengthen operations and leadership at Ghana Gas as they move forward under new management. These appointments show a commitment to strong leadership during this transition period for the national gas company.
