The newly appointed Economic Policy Adviser to the Office of the Vice-President, Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, has expressed his gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, for the opportunity to serve in the administration.

In a post on his social media pages following an announcement by the Minister for Government Communication-designate, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, regarding new appointments to the Office of the Second Lady, Dr. Khalid stated his commitment to working diligently to deliver the reset agenda and bring relief and prosperity to Ghanaians.

During the build-up to the 2024 General Election, Dr. Khalid served as a member of the NDC's Economic and Finance Committee and worked closely with the Vice-President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. Additionally, he supported the campaigns of several Members of Parliament in the Upper West Region.

"I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve in the administration as a Policy Adviser on the Economy. I am grateful to H.E. John Mahama and H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for this opportunity. 

“I am committed to working hard to deliver the reset agenda and to bring relief and prosperity to the people of Ghana," he posted on social media.

Before his appointment, Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid was an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance at Queen’s University Belfast. He also held the position of Associate Professor in Accounting and Financial Management at the University of Sheffield.

About Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid

Dr. Khalid, an Oxford graduate with a PhD from Henley Business School—one of the world’s leading business schools—is a prominent member of the NDC's Finance and Economy Committee.

He holds an MSc in Taxation Law from the University of Oxford UK, Faculty of Law.

An Executive MBA, Senior Leadership Programme from the Sheffield Univeristy Management School, UK.

He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. 

His academic work is exclusively published in the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Journals, a top-tier platform for business school research.

Beyond academia, he has made significant contributions to research, consultancy, public engagement, and impact, with projects spanning countries like South Africa, Angola, and Mali, showcasing his global perspective and practical expertise.

A former student leader, Dr. Khalid served as the SRC President at the University of Cape Coast, demonstrating his leadership abilities early on.