Leadership Structure

Governance built on trust and accountability

ACEN's leadership structure ensures sound governance, transparency, and a values-driven culture across the Network.

Board of Trustees

Stewarding ACEN's mission

Our trustees provide the governance, experience, and accountability needed to grow a credible Pan-African network.

A leadership team drawn together by a shared commitment to skills, enterprise growth, and opportunity for Africa's craft entrepreneurs.

Benson Ankomah

Chairman

Rev. Ernest K. Zon

Vice Chairman

Lawyer Robert Sumaa

Member

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Member

Abigail Addai

Member in Charge of Women

Frank Frimpong

Treasurer

ACEN Executive & Secretariat

Chief Executive Officer - APPOINTED

Dr. Samuel Bamfo Ntiamoah

Dr. Samuel Bamfo Ntiamoah is a distinguished Business Strategy Consultant, entrepreneur, TVET professional, and institutional leader with extensive experience in strategic management, technical education, entrepreneurship, and skills development. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Craft Entrepreneurs Network (ACEN) and is Co-Founder of Chrissam Technical College (CTC). He is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Little Showers Co-operative Credit Union (LISCCU) and Chairman of the Strategic Management Plan Committee of the Taifa District of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With over 25 years of management experience and more than 30 years of technical and vocational experience, Dr. Ntiamoah is passionate about transforming practical skills into sustainable enterprises and expanding opportunities for artisans, youth, and craft entrepreneurs.

He holds an MBA in Strategic Management, a Degree in Management, professional technical qualifications in Plumbing, and an Executive Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded in recognition of his contributions to leadership, entrepreneurship, skills development, and community empowerment. His leadership is driven by a commitment to skills development, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategic leadership, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic empowerment.

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Samuel Bamfo Ntiamoah

ACEN Executive Secretariat

Building the team behind the mission

These professional appointments will support ACEN's national operations and program delivery. Applications are open while appointments are pending.

7 positions open

Appointment pending

Finance & Administration

Financial stewardship, administration, compliance, and operational coordination.

Appointment pending

Membership & Chapter Development

Member growth, chapter formation, engagement, and regional support systems.

Appointment pending

Training & Certification

Quality training programs, assessment standards, and professional certification.

Appointment pending

Enterprise Development & Business Support

Business coaching, incubation, market access, and enterprise growth services.

Appointment pending

Partnerships & Resource Mobilization

Strategic relationships, donor engagement, sponsorship, and resource development.

Appointment pending

Communications & Digital Innovation

Brand communication, digital platforms, media, and technology-led engagement.

Appointment pending

Research, Policy & Advocacy

Evidence, policy engagement, sector research, and representation of craft entrepreneurs.

Regional Coordinators

Leadership close to every community

Regional coordinators connect ACEN's national direction with member support, partnerships, programs, and chapter development across Ghana's sixteen regions.

Greater Accra currently has an appointed coordinator. Applications are open for the remaining regions, while expressions of future interest may still be submitted for occupied positions.

OccupiedGreater Accra Region

Paul Domesseb Palenfo

Regional Coordinator

Coordinating member support, chapter development, local partnerships, and ACEN activities across the Greater Accra Region.

Vacant

Regional Coordinator