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John Bentum-Williams

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John Bentum-Williams
The High Commissioner of Republic of Ghana to India, Mr. John Bentum-Williams presented his credentials to the President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on April 5, 2006
High Commissioner of Ghana to Malaysia
In office
2002–2006
High Commissioner of Ghana to India
In office
February 2006 – February 2009
Personal details
Born
John Bentum-Williams

13 August 1938
Kumasi. Ghana
Died23 March 2024
SpouseMary Vivian Bentum-Williams
ChildrenAnita Bentum- Williams, Isaac Bentum- Williams, John Ransford Bentum-Williams, Barbara Bentum- Williams Dotse, Benedicta Wontumi and Anita Bentum - Williams
EducationOpoku Ware Secondary School
Alma materUniversity of Western Ontario
OccupationChief Executive Officer
ProfessionManaging Director

John Bentum-Williams (also known as Supi Kwesi Appiah[1] is a former Ghanaian diplomat and Chief Executive.[2][3][4][5]

Education

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Bentum-Williams attended the University of Western Ontario in Canada where he had his bachelor's degree in economics.[6][7] He is an alumnus of [./Wikipedia_https://en.m.wikipedia.org_›_wiki_Opoku_Ware_School Opoku Ware Secondary School ( Kumasi)] in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[1]

Career

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In 1977, Bentum-Williams was the managing director of the State Gold Mining Corporation and later became the managing director of the Social Security Bank (now Societe-Generale) replacing Dr. A. K. Appiah.[8][9]

In 1986, he was also the chairman and President of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI).[10][11]

In 1987, he was also the Chief Executive of the Ghana Investments Center.[12][13]

In 2016, he was also the executive director of the Ghana Chamber of Mines.[14][15][16]

Ambassadorial role

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In 2002, he was the High Commissioner of Ghana to Malaysia replacing Francis Adjei Danso.[17][18][19][20] In 2006, he was also replaced by Nana Kojo Seinti.[17]

He was also appointed the High Commissioner of Ghana to India and served from February 2006 to February 2009.[17][21][22]

Personal life

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He is married to Mary Vivian Bentum-Williams.[23]

Awards

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In 2016, Bentum-Williams received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Ghana Mining Industry Awards for his contributions to the mining sector.[24][25]

References

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  1. ^ a b "APSU Canada | St. Augustine's Past Students Union". APSU Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  2. ^ Taylor, Ayowa Afrifa (2006). Sam Jonah and the Remaking of Ashanti. Sub-Saharan Publishers. ISBN 978-9988-550-83-7.
  3. ^ People at the Peak: The Who's who of Malaysia. MI Pub. Sdn. Bhd. 2005.
  4. ^ Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw (2006-03-14). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,49687 March 14 2006. Graphic Communications Group.
  5. ^ Emmanuel, Kojo (2016-02-03). "IMANI Board chairman, Sam Poku honoured". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  6. ^ "Board Of Directors – Golden Pride Savings & Loans Ltd". Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  7. ^ "Where Ghana Went Right | The Walrus". 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  8. ^ Affairs, United States Congress House Committee on Foreign (1984). U.S. Technical Assistance to African Regional Economic Institutions: An Assessment : Report of a Staff Study Mission to Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Botswana, April 12-May 6, 1984, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Government Printing Office.
  9. ^ Ghana News. Embassy of Ghana. 1977.
  10. ^ Africa. Africa Journal Limited. 1986.
  11. ^ Savings and Development. Finafrica. 1990.
  12. ^ West Africa. West Africa Publishing Company Limited. April 1987.
  13. ^ Conference, Africa Leadership Forum (1989). The Challenges of Agricultural Production and Food Security in Africa: Conclusions and Recommendations Reached at the Africa Leadership Forum Conference, 27-30 July 1989, Ota, Nigeria. Africa Leadership Forum.
  14. ^ Ghana Insolvency (Bankruptcy) Laws and Regulations Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Laws. Lulu. 2016-03-18. ISBN 978-1-4330-8528-4.
  15. ^ Ghana Energy Policy, Laws and Regulation Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Policies and Regulations. Lulu. August 2013. ISBN 978-1-4330-7160-7.
  16. ^ Ghana (1976). Commercial and Industrial Bulletin.
  17. ^ a b c Brandful, William G. M. (2013). Personal Reflections of a Ghanaian Foreign Service Officer - Whither Ghanaian Diplomacy?. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4809-0006-6.
  18. ^ Philippines Foreign Policy and Government Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments. Lulu. August 2013. ISBN 978-1-4387-3886-4.
  19. ^ "President presents credentials to new Ambassadors". Ghana review. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  20. ^ Publications, Europa (2002). The Far East and Australasia 2003. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-85743-133-9.
  21. ^ "FormerHighCommissionerGhana – The High Commission". Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  22. ^ "President of India - Digital Library". President of India - Digital Library. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  23. ^ Informasi pejabat tinggi negara Republik Indonesia: Kabinet Indonesia Bersatu (in Indonesian). Koperasi Pegawai Sekretariat Negara Republik Indonesia. 2006.
  24. ^ "Revenue from gold exports to reach over $4.5 billion by end of year". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  25. ^ "Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Wins Mining Company of the Year - Ghana Chamber". Ghana Chamber of Mines. Retrieved 2023-12-06.