Associate coaches
Benjamin Kwame Ahunu
ING. BENJAMIN AHUNU has a rich diversity of experiences in Ghana’s power sector. For close to two decades, he has had a ringside seat in the significant aspects of the value chain from generation to transmission.
Prior to his current role as Manager in Charge of the Accra Operating Area of GRIDCo, within the Southern Networks Department, Benjamin had served as Manager, Business Development & Grid Consult, Manager, Engineering Procurement, in Ghana Grid Company, (GRIDCo). He also served as Special Assistant to the Chief Executive of GRIDCo as a Principal Engineer.
Earlier in his career, Ing. Ahunu worked as a System Planning Engineer with the Volta River Authority before joining GRIDCo in 2008.
He has been involved in numerous Power System studies over the years, including Counterpart Project Engineer for the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP) Master Plan (2011) and the Ghana Transmission Master Plan (2010). He has also extensively been involved in the activities of the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
Ing. Ahunu has undergone extensive training and advanced education programmes in Procurement Management, Power System Transmission Planning and Analysis, Project Management and other courses in Leadership development, Finance and Management.
He holds a first degree in Electrical Engineering from KNUST, Ghana and an MSc. in Engineering Management from Coventry University in the United Kingdom. He also has an MBA in Project Management from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) as well as a Master of Science Degree Economics (Energy and Natural Resource) as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Mechanics of Project Finance from Middlesex University, London.
He is a Member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, the Institute of Electrical/Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Project Management Institute (PMI) and an affiliate member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
His passion for leadership and youth development has propelled him to volunteer with organizations such as the HuD Group Ghana where he served as Country C.E.O From 2007 to 2013 and continues to remain a sought after speaker and trainer for HuD Seminars and Workshops.
Odasani (affectionately called), is undoubtedly one of Ghana’s top-notch Power Systems Planning Engineers whose relentless passion to contribute meaningfully to the development of Ghana’s energy market continues to earn him various leadership roles in Ghana’s power sector. What distinguishes Ben is not only his outstanding expertise and wealth of knowledge and experience in power systems planning, but his leadership style rooted in service and integrity.
Yaa Twenewaa Asare-Bediako
Ms Asare-Bediako is a Certified Human Resource Management Professional licensed by the American Certification Institute in Delaware, USA. She holds a post-graduate degree in Management and Administration from the University of Ghana Business School and is an alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where she earned her undergraduate the degree in Tourism. Currently, she holds a Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health from the University of Washington, USA.
With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare, hospitality and human capital development industries, she always aspires to work with a strategic team. Confident to accept challenges and grow with an organization while learning and gaining more professional experience, the opportunity to make an impact with a forward-looking strategic organization is one that excites her.
Over the last seven years, she has served on several committees in the institutions she has worked which has made her versatile in her role as a Human Resource Professional and an Administrator. She has the exposure of working in both private and public sectors.
Ms Asare-Bediako is an Administrative Manager with the Ghana Health Service where she doubles as the Executive Assistant to the Medical Superintendent of the Nungua LEKMA Polyclinic. She serves as the Admin. & Operations Manager of the RoverMED Consult.
During her leisure time, she loves to swim and play table tennis.
Isaac Newman Arthur (Dr)
Over 12 years of Clinical experience in managing medical, mental health related issues. Worked with several government and private health institutions and corporate organizations, and online services for local and international clients
Ag. Director of University of Professional Studies, Accra, Medical Directorate
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Ghana Psychological Association
Part-time consultancy services for Acacia Medical Center, Britannia Medical Center and Port Clinic
Part-time lecturer at Family Health Medical University, and Daniel Institute
Media Personality consulting for several media organizations, and regular guest on various TV and radio programs in Ghana and Abroad
Public speaker (over the past 20 years) at various conferences for various religious organizations, NGOs and corporate organizations
Author of 5 books on mental health, purpose, marriage, and relationships
Other special engagements include creative carpentry and graphic designing
Married with 2 children
