President John Mahama has appointed Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah as the Acting CEO of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC).

GIADEC, established under the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation Act, 2018 (Act 976), is tasked with developing and promoting a globally competitive Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) in Ghana.

The corporation manages all of the Government of Ghana’s current and future investments in the aluminium sector, including its shares in the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) and the Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC).

As part of its mandate, GIADEC establishes partnerships with strategic investors, ensuring local participation across the entire bauxite and aluminium value chain.

The corporation requires that at least 30% of any new venture in mining, refinery, or smelting be owned jointly by GIADEC and a Ghanaian private partner.

The IAI initiative includes four major projects, involving the expansion of two existing operations and the development of two new ones through joint ventures.

Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience, assumes the leadership of GIADEC at a crucial time.

His expertise spans multiple legal domains, including the extractive industry, real estate, medical negligence, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, family law, and criminal defence.

Mr. Ankrah holds an LLM in Energy Law, an LLB, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with Sociology, all from the University of Ghana.

He is currently a partner at Morrison, Twumasi & Partners, where he leads the firm’s dispute resolution and litigation division.

Over the years, he has provided legal advisory services on investment analysis, energy and mining policies, compliance, and legal risk management.

He has also played a crucial role in assisting clients with project financing, debt restructuring, and obtaining regulatory approvals.

With his wealth of experience and strategic problem-solving skills, Mr Ankrah is expected to provide strong leadership to GIADEC as it navigates the complexities of the aluminium industry and advances Ghana’s ambitious IAI agenda.