The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), an advocacy and lobby body for Bulk Import, Distribution and Export Companies(BIDECs) in the Republic of Ghana has appointed Dr. Patrick Kwaku Ofori as its new Chief Executive Officer.
His appointment takes effect from August 1, 2022.
Dr Patrick Ofori, who is a former Manager responsible for Crude Oil and Products Marketing at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, was appointed to replace
Senyo Hosi, the founding CEO of CBOD, is stepping down after years of meritorious service.
The new CEO has more than 16 years of varied executive professional experience spanning Higher Education, Sports and the Oil and Gas industry.
Patrick Kwaku Ofori (PhD) is a Chartered Sports and Exercise Psychologist and an experienced Management Executive with a varied background.
Dr Patrick Ofori holds a PhD in Sports Psychology from the University of Stirling, Scotland and an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Ghana.
He is a Commonwealth Scholar and an International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sports (ICSEMIS) Scholar.
He had previously occupied the position of Manager responsible for Institutional Reporting and Stakeholder Relations at GNPC.
He is also the Founding Head of the Department of Sports Science at the University of Cape Coast.
“Patrick has been selected to replace him (Mr. Hosi) after a rigorous assessment and interview process, and the Chamber believes that he has what it takes to lead this chamber to greater heights,” says Ivy Apnea Owusu, chair of CBOD.
“We cannot thank Senyo enough and we wish him the very best in all his future endeavours.”
The Chamber expressed its immense gratitude to Mr Hosi for being an excellent torchbearer and effective advocate for businesses in the downstream sector of Ghana’s petroleum industry.
“I was strongly attracted to this role because CBOD is known nationally for its contribution in the downstream sector, as well as its relationship with stakeholders in the industry,” Dr Ofori says after his new appointment.
“The foundations have been laid by my predecessor to create an excellent chamber. Together, we will leapfrog on this for continued effectiveness. I am aware that the CBOD community is interested in excellence, and so am I. We will work well to meet the expectations of our members and partners.”
