Sampson Adjei -PhD Finance (Cand.)

CEO / MD

Sampson Adjei is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Succedere Ltd, a Ghana-based company with operations spanning retail distribution, oil palm production, farming, and construction under its Succedere Store, Succedere Oil, Succedere Farms, and Succedere Constructions divisions.

Under his leadership, Succedere Ltd has grown its agribusiness footprint, connecting smallholder oil palm production to retail and distribution channels across Ghana’s regional capitals, including Koforidua and Accra. Sampson oversees the company’s strategic direction, financial governance, and operational growth across its diversified business lines.

He brings a background in institutional leadership and public finance administration to his role, applying strong governance discipline to the company’s expansion in the oil palm and broader agribusiness sector

tel. 024 478 6000

s.adjei@succedere.org

Ing. Benjamin Coffie - MSc Mechanical Engineering

Non-Executive Director

Ing. Benjamin Coffie serves as a Non-Executive Director at Succedere Ltd. He brings over two decades of experience in engineering, plant operations, and industrial consultancy to the board.

Benjamin previously worked with Unilever Ghana as Plant Manager and held a similar role at Twifo Praso Oil Company. He has consulted for companies in the oil and gas industry across Ghana, Malaysia, and other international markets.

He currently serves as a Plant and Operations Manager in the United States, while continuing to oversee business interests and consultancy work in Ghana. This dual role keeps him closely engaged with Succedere Oil’s operational and technical needs.

Benjamin holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering and an ISO certified safety certificate, along with several other professional certifications. His technical grounding and industry experience make him a valuable asset to the board’s oversight of Succedere Oil’s operations.

tel. 001 234 56 789

benjamin.coffi@succedere.org

Lawrence Kpapko Aquaye - MCom Applied Accounting

Board Chairman

Lawrence Nii Kpakpo Acquaye brings close to two decades of experience in finance and the oil palm business to his new role as Board Chairman of Succedere Ltd. He currently serves as Finance Manager at Serendipalm Company Ltd, a Ghana-based producer of organic, fair trade palm oil and cocoa working with over 600 smallholder farmers. He previously served as a Director at the Serendipalm Foundation and has held leadership roles at S-PALM Credit Union, including Interim Chairperson of its Management Committee.

Lawrence holds a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Applied Accounting from Pentecost University Graduate School. His career reflects a strong track record in financial management, cooperative leadership, and the agribusiness sector, particularly within Ghana’s palm oil value chain.

In his new capacity as Board Chairman, Lawrence is expected to provide strategic financial oversight and governance leadership, drawing on his deep sector knowledge to guide Succedere Ltd’s growth and long-term direction

tel. 001 234 56 789

lawrence.kpapko

Ambrose Agborli - MPhil Statistics

Mill Manager – Executive Board Member

Ambrose Agboli serves as Mill Manager and Executive Board Member of Succedere Company Limited. He brings 10 years of experience in mill operations and management to the role.

He began his career as a Research and Mill Manager Assistant for one year, gaining early hands-on exposure to mill operations. He also taught at the senior high school level, an experience that strengthened his ability to train and guide teams.

Ambrose developed deep expertise in mill management during his time at Serendipalm Company Ltd, where he built a strong technical understanding of oil palm processing operations. Alongside his management career, he is also a businessman, bringing a practical, results-oriented approach to his work.

He holds an MPhil in Statistics and a BSc in Statistics, giving him a strong analytical foundation that supports his approach to mill operations and performance monitoring.

As Mill Manager and Executive Board Member, Ambrose combines his technical grounding in statistics with hands-on industry experience to support Succedere’s oil palm processing operations.

tel. +233 24 819 5653

ambrose.agborli@succedere.org

Pastor Joseph Apkalu - Business Entrepreneur

Non-Executive Board Member

Pastor Joseph Akpalu is a Senior Minister of the Gospel and an astute businessman, bringing a rare blend of spiritual leadership and practical enterprise to his work.

He founded and ran his own school, spanning basic education through senior high technical level, reflecting his long-standing commitment to education and youth development.

Pastor Akpalu holds deep knowledge in farming, having operated his own farms for over three decades. This hands-on agricultural experience gives him a grounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the farming sector.

Beyond his ministry and farming work, he has mentored several business owners, drawing on his experience to guide others toward sound business practice. He also served as a football coach earlier in his career, an experience that shaped his approach to leadership and team development.

Pastor Akpalu’s combination of ministry, education, agriculture, and mentorship reflects a life devoted to service, growth, and the development of others.

tel. +233 20 815 3508

joseph.apkalu@succedere.org

Isaac Doku -PhD Computer Science (Cand.)

Database/ICU Manager – Exec Board Member

Isaac Doku serves as Database/ICU Manager at Succedere Ltd, bringing over nine years of experience in data science, database management, and technical systems administration.

He holds an MSc in Mathematical Science with a specialization in Big Data from the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Senegal, and a BSc in Statistics from the University for Development Studies, Ghana. He is currently a PhD candidate in Computer Science at NIST University, India, with research focused on explainable AI applications.

Isaac’s technical background spans database systems including MySQL, MongoDB, and Microsoft Access, alongside programming skills in Python, PHP, and MATLAB. His prior roles include Principal Administrative Assistant at Ghana TVET Service, where he supported policy planning and data-driven research, and technical and data management positions at Koforidua Regional Hospital and Kade Government Hospital.

He holds certifications in data science, project management, and applied computer vision from institutions including IBM, WorldQuant University, and GIZ.

At Succedere, Isaac applies this background in data infrastructure and systems management to support the company’s operational and administrative needs.

tel. +233 24 825 5086

isaac.doku@succedere.org