John Bentum-Williams
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 |
| Died | 23 March 2024 |
| Spouse | Mary Vivian Bentum-Williams |
| Children | Anita Bentum- Williams, Isaac Bentum- Williams, John Ransford Bentum-Williams, Barbara Bentum- Williams Dotse, Benedicta Wontumi and Anita Bentum - Williams |
| Education | Opoku Ware Secondary School |
| Alma mater | University of Western Ontario |
| Occupation | Chief Executive Officer |
| Profession | Managing Director |
John Bentum-Williams (also known as Supi Kwesi Appiah[1] is a former Ghanaian diplomat and Chief Executive.[2][3][4][5]
Education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]He is married to Mary Vivian Bentum-Williams.[23]
Awards
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "APSU Canada | St. Augustine's Past Students Union". APSU Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Taylor, Ayowa Afrifa (2006). Sam Jonah and the Remaking of Ashanti. Sub-Saharan Publishers. ISBN 978-9988-550-83-7.
- ^ People at the Peak: The Who's who of Malaysia. MI Pub. Sdn. Bhd. 2005.
- ^ Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw (2006-03-14). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,49687 March 14 2006. Graphic Communications Group.
- ^ Emmanuel, Kojo (2016-02-03). "IMANI Board chairman, Sam Poku honoured". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Board Of Directors – Golden Pride Savings & Loans Ltd". Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Where Ghana Went Right | The Walrus". 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ghana News. Embassy of Ghana. 1977.
- ^ Africa. Africa Journal Limited. 1986.
- ^ Savings and Development. Finafrica. 1990.
- ^ West Africa. West Africa Publishing Company Limited. April 1987.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ghana Insolvency (Bankruptcy) Laws and Regulations Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Laws. Lulu. 2016-03-18. ISBN 978-1-4330-8528-4.
- ^ Ghana Energy Policy, Laws and Regulation Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Policies and Regulations. Lulu. August 2013. ISBN 978-1-4330-7160-7.
- ^ Ghana (1976). Commercial and Industrial Bulletin.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Philippines Foreign Policy and Government Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments. Lulu. August 2013. ISBN 978-1-4387-3886-4.
- ^ "President presents credentials to new Ambassadors". Ghana review. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Publications, Europa (2002). The Far East and Australasia 2003. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-85743-133-9.
- ^ "FormerHighCommissionerGhana – The High Commission". Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "President of India - Digital Library". President of India - Digital Library. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Informasi pejabat tinggi negara Republik Indonesia: Kabinet Indonesia Bersatu (in Indonesian). Koperasi Pegawai Sekretariat Negara Republik Indonesia. 2006.
- ^ "Revenue from gold exports to reach over $4.5 billion by end of year". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Wins Mining Company of the Year - Ghana Chamber". Ghana Chamber of Mines. Retrieved 2023-12-06.