Afare Apeadu Donkor
Afare Apeadu Donkor, Amb (born February 9) is a Ghanaian diplomat and banker. He is the founding chief executive of Cal Bank Ghana[1][2] and also the former ambassador of Ghana to the People's Republic of China during the administration led by John Kufour.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Afare was born in 1940s and hails from Aburi Akuapim. He attended Prempeh Senior High School, but left after a year to Konongo Odumase Senior High School.[4] He is also an alumnus of the University of Ghana, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in economics.
Career[edit]
In July 1990, he founded Calbank as a local merchant bank. He led the bank to acquire its International Banking license in 2003 before handing over to Frank Adu Jr.[5]
In 2017, he contested as the Eastern Region representative for the council of State but lost to Nana Somuah Mireku.[6]
Philanthropy[edit]
In 2015, Afare donated books to the University of Ghana Economics department and Balme Library in a bid to enhance learning.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Crisis At Cal Bank".
- ^ "Afare Apeadu Donkor, Ghana, Books, Inspiring, Mentor, Read, Inspire". Those Who Inspire. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Afare Donkor Joins Council Of State Race". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Amankwah, Ebenezer (2015). Ahead of the game: Afare Donkor and Ghana's financial renaissance. Accra, Ghana: Sedgewick Publishers. ISBN 978-9988-2-2368-7.
- ^ "From classroom to billionaire boardroom: How former MD, Frank Adu transformed Cal Bank and became the fifth largest shareholder". www.myinfo.com.gh. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Live: Council of State elections: Manhyia favourite, Mawerehene, loses - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "UG Balme Library Gets Support | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. 2015-12-26. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
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