Chairman

Hon. Mahama Ayariga brings extensive experience in governance and leadership to the board. His dedication to excellence and strategic vision has been instrumental in guiding the company's direction and ensuring sustainable growth.

With a distinguished career in public service and corporate governance, he continues to champion innovation and best practices in the cocoa industry.

Managing Director

Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey is an accomplished finance executive with about 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), capital market operations, strategic leadership, and team building. Expertise in managing multinational teams and overseeing corporate planning for Consumer, Business, Digital, and Private Banking.

Proven track record in operationalizing funding and investment strategies, process improvement, and automation. Skilled in financial analysis and reporting, strategic partnerships, and driving DEI initiatives. Adept at optimizing SOX controls, delivering strategic transaction advisory, and leading large-scale projects, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Strong communicator with a focus on innovative solutions and executive-level presentations

Deputy Managing Director, Marketing

Dr. Barnett Quaicoo John is a highly accomplished professional in the cocoa industry, bringing over two decades of expertise in research, marketing, and international trade. Since joining Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in 2008, he has held several key leadership positions, including Resident Manager of Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company UK Limited. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Managing Director - Marketing at the Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited.

Dr. Quaicoo holds a Bachelor's degree in Education (Economics), an MPhil in Educational Planning, an MBA in Human Resource Management, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. His extensive knowledge covers global cocoa trade, strategic stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to industry advancement.

Deputy Managing Director, Operations

A results-driven, Development Expert with a proven record in delivering impactful, cross-sectoral projects.

He is highly skilled in project management, strategic planning, policy formulation, institutional strengthening and value chain development; particularly in integrating marketing strategies to enhance project visibility, stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization.

His commitment to environmental sustainability adds a unique dimension to supporting organizations to align development goals with green practices. With a BA in Development Studies, an LLB, and an MBA in Finance, he combines multidisciplinary insight with practical leadership to drive growth, innovation and sustainable impact.

Deputy Information Systems Manager
Head, Information Systems Department

Betty Lartibea Boamah is an experienced Information Systems and IT leader with over sixteen years of progressive impact across Ghana’s cocoa sector, serving in key technology roles at Cocoa Clinic, Quality Control Company, Seed Production Division, and currently at Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC). She holds an MBA from the African Leadership University and is certified in Microsoft systems and database administration. Her career reflects deep expertise in systems analysis, enterprise infrastructure oversight, ICT governance, cybersecurity, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including the development and rollout of the Operations Management System (OMS) and nationwide network deployments across three Take-Over Centers and Head Office.

As Acting Head of the IT Department and Deputy Information Systems Manager at CMC, Betty leads strategic IT planning, modernization programs, policy development, vendor management, and mission-critical technology projects that strengthen operational efficiency and decision-making. She is recognized for aligning technology with business objectives, enhancing system uptime and security, and driving process improvements that increase productivity across departments. Her leadership blends strong technical depth with strategic foresight, positioning her as a key driver of innovation, digital capability, and operational excellence within the cocoa industry