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Executive Profile: Michael Asare Bediako
Michael Asare Bediako is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful public and private results. He is the current CEO of Millennium Development Authority, which oversee, manage and implement the Programmes under the Millennium Challenge Account for poverty reduction through economic growth. He is the former CEO of Africa Firm LLC, a multinational alternative asset management company, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of ventures ranging from agribusiness and manufacturing to consulting and community-based initiatives. His leadership at Africa Firm has driven significant growth and success across various industries, showcasing his ability to manage complex business environments.
Michael Asare Bediako’s academic credentials are formidable. He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he was a Public Service Fellow. He also holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Amsterdam Business School and an LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law from Maastricht University.
As the CEO of Africa Firm LLC since July 2023, Michael has been responsible for driving the company’s strategic vision. Under his leadership, the company has flourished, managing ventures such as AkroFarms, an 80,000-bird agribusiness, and Shoefabriek, a 30,000-pairs-per-month footwear company, among others. His ability to manage a range of industries—from manufacturing to education—demonstrates his versatility and deep understanding of diverse markets.
Michael’s leadership extends beyond the private sector. Michael served as Special Assistant and Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance of Ghana (2017-2021). In this role, he was the primary point of contact for the Minister, coordinating policy briefs and preparing the national budget. His experience at the Ministry of Finance included working with international financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and African Development Bank, which deepened his expertise in economic policy and international development. He worked closely with the National Economic Management Team to ensure fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stability.
He is a Senior Policy Advisor to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), working on critical policy frameworks to guide Ghana’s long-term development. His ability to seamlessly move between public policy and private enterprise positions him as a dynamic and influential leader in Ghana’s economic development landscape.
Michael is actively involved in governance and policy advisory. Since 2021, he has served as a non-executive board member of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Advisory Board, contributing to policies that empower Ghanaian youth and support sports development. Additionally, he chairs the Board of the Ghana Heritage Foundation, focusing on community development and policy advocacy for Ghanaians in New England, United States. Michael is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Akuapem Education Trust (AET), the largest private academic endowment fund in the Eastern Region of Ghana. His leadership at AET has been instrumental in fundraising and providing scholarships for disadvantaged students, reflecting his deep commitment to social impact and community empowerment.
Michael Asare Bediako is a strategic thinker and dynamic leader whose expertise spans economic policy, finance, public administration, and business management.