Leading self, Leading others with Wisdom
Gillian Hammah is Group Chief Marketing Officer for Databank, with over 25 years in financial services and consulting across Ghana and Canada. She was named one of the 50 most influential Chief Marketing Officers in Ghana for 2019.
Gillian chairs the Education and Research working group of the World Bank-funded Capital Markets Master Plan and is a member on the Education and Training Committee for the Ghana Securities Industry Association. She's a sought-after speaker on subjects ranging from investing and leadership to strategy.
Gillian holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from York University in Canada and a Masters in Marketing Strategy from the University of Ghana Business School. Gillian is currently a Doctoral Candidate, working towards a PhD in Business Administration at Nobel International Business School.
Daniel is the Lead Consultant and Managing Director of HAICAD Ltd, a Leadership Training and Organisation Development consulting firm located in Accra Daniel is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Facilitator and Trainer. He has a certificate in Training and Facilitation skills from the German Academy for International Cooperation.
Daniel has over 10 years’ experience in Human, Leadership and Organization Development for the private and public and not-for-profit sector in Ghana.
Daniel holds an MBA (UG Business School) and BA Psychology & Sociology (UG ) and a Post-graduate certificates in Consulting, Project Management, and Leadership.
Priscilla is our Programme Officer. She provides programmatic, operational, and administrative support to the firm. Before joining Busara, she was the Senior Process Executive at Infosys, Brno. She also served as the Administrative Assistant at the Union for African Population Studies, and DECCMA Ghana team. She holds a Master’s Degree in Lettres, Langues et Affaires Internationales from l’ Université d’Orléans, France, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French and Archeology from the University of Ghana.
For Priscilla, leadership is the ability to inspire transformation.
Robert Akoto Amoafo is a Certified Trainer and Human Rights Advocate with 10 years’ experience in Ghana and abroad.
Robert was the Country Director at Amnesty International from January 2018 to January 2021. He has also worked as a Communications Advisor to the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection of Ghana, served as the Technical Advisor on the HIV Continuum of Care Project at FHI 360 and worked as the Executive Director at Human Rights Advocacy Centre.
He currently serves as the President of the Alliance for Equality and Diversity, Board Chair of 3 organisations: Solace Initiative, Hope Alliance Foundation and OHF Initiative in Ghana.
Robert holds a Master of Philosophy, Human Rights, and Democratisation in Africa from the University of Pretoria (South Africa).
For Robert, leadership is influence.
Daniel is a Leadership Development Consultant with over 10 years’ experience in training and facilitation.
He has an MBA in Finance as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology & Sociology, both from the University of Ghana Business School.
Daniel also holds post-graduate certificates in Consulting, Project Management, and Leadership.
Nicholas is the founder and CEO of CaRoRa Consult, a consulting firm in organisational development, strategic planning / visioning, and strategic workshops facilitation.
He has worked in over 20 countries across Africa, Europe, and the USA and has an extensive experience working for public companies and intergovernmental organisations.
Nicholas has a master’s degree and PhD from University of Leeks (UK) as well as a certificate in Organisational Development from the Organisation Development Centre & the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (USA).
Moussiliou is an Organisational Development Consultant, specialized in coaching, team building, training, and facilitation.
He has an extensive experience of over 25 years working in Africa (Niger, Benin, Cameroon, Mali, etc.), mostly for public companies and NGO.
Moussiliou holds a certificate in Organisational Development from the Organisation Development Centre & the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (USA).
Anne Marie is the Founder and CEO of Workplace Wellbeing, a consultancy that assists people at work maintain positive attitudes and behaviours, through executive and team coaching, mediation, and training.
She views conflict as a powerful source of information, which when used intentionally, can positively transform relationships and ways of working.
Anne Marie has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Queensland (Australia) as well as a master in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from the Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies.
She is also accredited by the Columbia Coaching Certification Program as an Executive and Organisational Coach and is a Certified Conflict Coach approved by the New York Unified Court System.
Sola is a former banker with over 30 years’ experience occupying senior leadership roles across Africa (Barclays, Standard Bank of South Africa, Citibank, The World Bank, etc.).
He has an extensive Board-level experience and a deep understanding of corporate governance issues.
Sola holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University (New-York, USA) and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Harvard University (Boston, USA).
Sola is also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Susan is a Development Practitioner and Process Facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in consulting and financial management.
She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Catalyst Hub, a leadership development consulting firm based in London.
Susan has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and an MBA in Finance, both from the University of Ghana (Legon).
Muriel is the Social Media Manager of Busara Africa.
She is a creative social media expert responsible for managing Busara’s online presence by developing a strategy, producing impactful content, analysing usage data, and implementing digital campaigns.
Muriel holds a degree in Business and Digital Marketing from the University of Coventry (UK).
For Muriel, Leadership is the ability to positively influence and motivate your team members to give their best at all times.
Stephen is the Accountant of Busara Africa.
He is a self-motivated chartered accountant with over 6 years’ experience in taxation, accounting, budgeting, finance, and auditing.
Stephen is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.
For Stephen, Leadership is having a vision and sharing it with others.
Lydia is the Programme Manager of Busara Africa.
She is a Development Practitioner with over 10 years’ experience.
Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Information Studies and a master’s degree in Social Policy Studies, both from the University of Ghana (Legon).
For Lydia, Leadership is the fuel that drives results.
Apolline is the COO of Busara Africa.
She started her career in Paris, France working as a Manager in a Strategy & Organisation Consulting Firm. Prior to joining Busara Africa, she was a Sales & Contract Manager for an international construction company based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Motivated by excellence and results, Apolline is a dynamic professional responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing daily operations including finances, human resources, sales & business development, marketing & communication, IT, and administration. In a nutshell, she ensures that operations support the CEO’s vision and strategy.
For Apolline, Leadership is the art of making people grow.
Taaka Awori is the CEO of Busara Africa and a Leadership Expert, Certified Coach, Organisational Development Specialist, Facilitator & Speaker.
She brings a rewarding 20 years’ experience working with public and private organisations including NGOs across the world (Africa, Europe, USA).
Taaka has continually propelled leaders to become the change they envision. A proven leader, she leverages her collective knowledge-base and expertise to create truly comprehensive solutions to intractable problems for leaders and organisations. Taaka has a proven track record of success in proffering practical solutions to multi-disciplinary teams across multiple industries.
Taaka sits on the Board of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) and the Editorial Board of Coaching Perspectives, the flagship global publication of the Association for Coaching. She is also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Taaka is the Chair of the Board of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), the first pan-African women’s fund dedicated to the realisation and fulfillment of African women’s rights. She is also a member of the Editorial Board of Coaching Perspectives, the flagship global publication of the Association for Coaching.
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For Taaka, Leadership is about unleashing the best in yourself and others to transform the world.
