GEPA LEADERSHIP
Chief Executive Officer
Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur
Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur is a seasoned legal practitioner with over a decade of experience in Constitutional, Family, and Corporate Law. Called to the Bar in September 2011, Francis has demonstrated a deep commitment to legal advocacy and public service, holding key positions in government and national institutions.
His extensive public service career includes serving as the President’s Representative on the National Media Commission from November 2012 to February 2017. During this tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping media regulations and ensuring the independence of the press in Ghana.
In December 2015, he was appointed as the Acting Director of the Information Services Department under the then Ministry of Communications, where he provided strategic leadership until March 2016. Concurrently, he served as a Presidential Staffer from July 2013 to January 2017 under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463), contributing to national policy formulation and governance.
Beyond his government roles, Francis is a staunch advocate for citizens’ rights, leading significant legal challenges on national issues. Notably, he sued the National Communications Authority and the Telecom Companies regarding the E.I. 63 Establishment of Emergency Communications System Instrument, 2020, and contested the National Identification Authority’s introduction of the digital address code as a mandatory requirement for obtaining the Ghana Card.
As the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Francis is dedicated to advancing Ghana’s export agenda, driving policies to enhance the competitiveness of non-traditional exports, and fostering strategic partnerships to expand market access for Ghanaian products globally. His legal expertise, governance experience, and advocacy for regulatory transparency position him as a transformative leader in Ghana’s export promotion sector.
Under his leadership, GEPA is poised to strengthen its mandate by providing robust support to exporters, enhancing trade facilitation, and ensuring that Ghana’s export sector remains globally competitive and sustainable.
Deputy CEO, Operations & Admin
Ambrose Edwin Nsarkoh
Mr. Ambrose Edwin Nsarkoh is a seasoned operations and human resource professional with a strong background in business development, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. With over 15 years of experience across the mining, health, and private sectors, he has held senior roles in companies such as AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Programme, Rabotec Group of Companies, and Bloj Company Limited. His expertise lies in optimizing operational systems, driving team performance, and executing large-scale development and human capital initiatives.
He holds two Master’s degrees—one in Management and Human Resource Strategy from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and another in Development Finance from the University of Ghana Business School. Mr. Nsarkoh also brings strong project management capabilities, having undertaken training at GIMPA in project planning, leadership, and supervisory skills. His academic foundation in political science and linguistics adds a unique layer of strategic communication and stakeholder engagement to his portfolio.
Ambrose is known for his dynamic leadership style, excellent people management skills, and commitment to public service. Beyond his professional duties, he is active in national development and political engagement, contributing to youth empowerment and electoral processes through various leadership roles. At GEPA, he brings a forward-thinking approach to export promotion, with a vision to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness on the global market.
Deputy CEO, Marketing & PR
Rashid Raymond Kramer
Rashid Raymond Kramer is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of multifaceted experience spanning consulting, the creative arts, entertainment, and agribusiness. He brings to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) a dynamic blend of strategic leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and deep industry insight
He holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing and three postgraduate degrees from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)—an MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship and an MA in Brands and Communication and impact innovation at the Catholic University of Milan.
Professionally, Rashid has served in diverse roles including Marketing Associate at Multimedia Ghana, a senior manager and Chief Operating Officer of Perfect Business Services Limited, where he led operations for over 11 years. He has also for the last 10 years been the board secretary for the Sickle Aid Ghana Foundation for their extensive work around sickle cell in ghana. His extensive work as a consultant and project lead in several pivotal events has significantly influenced the arts, crafts, and entertainment sectors in Ghana, where he has built a reputation for promoting creativity and sustainable business practices through founding and heading ARlive Ltd.
In addition to his corporate and creative pursuits, Rashid is deeply passionate about agriculture. With over eight years of hands-on experience in mixed farming, he brings a grounded understanding of agribusiness and its export potential—an asset to GEPA’s mission of promoting Ghana’s non-traditional exports.
As Deputy CEO of GEPA, Rashid is committed to driving innovation, expanding market opportunities for Ghanaian products, and supporting entrepreneurs to compete globally through sustainable and impactful export strategies.