Eric Asubonteng Explained

Eric Asubonteng
Birth Name:Eric Asubonteng
Alma Mater:University of Ghana Business School and Manchester Business School
Nationality:Ghanaian
Occupation:Businessman

Eric Asubonteng is a Ghanaian finance and mining executive. He is currently the senior vice president for Joint Ventures at AngloGold Ashanti[1] [2] [3] [4] and had previously served as the General Manager and Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi Mine in Ghana.He succeeds former Senior Vice President and Managing Director Mark Morcombe, who leaves AGA Ghana after many years of devoted service.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Early life and education

Asubonteng holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Ghana Business School and an MBA from Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom. He is a chartered accountant and holds a certificate in Mining Engineering.[13] [14] [15]

Career

Asubonteng began his career in finance and executive roles within both surface and underground mining operations, working with Gold Fields Ghana and Gold Fields Australia. In 2013, he joined AngloGold Ashanti, where he serves as Managing Director of the Obuasi Mine.[16]

He also served as the president of the Ghana Chamber of Mines rom July 2018 until June 2022[17] [18] [19] [20]

Honours and recognition

Asubonteng was recognized as the Overall Outstanding Business Leader of the Year in 2019 and the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2021.[21] He was named the mining personality of year in 2023[22] [23] [24] [25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-12-04 . Chamber of Mines holds 9th mining industry awards; Newmont wins big . 2024-11-04 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-27 . There will be no job cuts after merger – Gold Fields, AngloGold assure - MyJoyOnline . 2024-11-04 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: Our Board of Directors AGA School - Obuasi . 2024-11-04 . agaschool.edu.gh.
  4. Web site: Awal . Mohammed . 2022-08-15 . AngloGold Ashanti CEO, senior leadership conclude high level visit . 2024-11-04 . The Business & Financial Times . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Mubarik . Abu . 2016-04-08 . Eric Asubonteng appointed as new Managing Director . 2024-11-03 . Pulse Ghana . en.
  6. Web site: AngloGold Ashanti appoints new MD for Obuasi Mine .
  7. Web site: 2021-10-11 . Mr. Eric Asubonteng, MD AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . 2024-11-03 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Mr. Asubonteng, honoured at 2019 Ghana Business Standard Awards .
  9. Web site: kasapafm . 2017-03-08 . NAYA MEETS: The General Manager of Anglogold Ashanti, Mr. Eric Asubonteng - Kasapa102.5FM . 2024-11-03 . en-US.
  10. Web site: Today . Ghana . 2022-08-11 . Anglogold committed to responsible mining-CEO - GhanaToday . 2024-11-03 . en-US.
  11. Web site: admin . 2023-03-27 . Gold Fields Ghana, AngloGold Ashanti JV to be completed end of year — Joshua Mortoti . 2024-11-04 . Ghanaian Times . en.
  12. Web site: Boateng . Kojo Akoto . 2017-04-09 . Anglogold Ashanti to recruit over 2,000 workers . 2024-11-04 . Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always . en-US.
  13. Web site: AngloGold Ashanti appoints new Managing Director .
  14. Web site: AngloGold Ashanti appoints new MD for Obuasi Mine .
  15. Web site: Wundengba . Charles . 2019-11-19 . Short Profile of Eric Asubonteng, Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine . 2024-11-03 . Wundef.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: Awal . Mohammed . 2022-06-27 . A chat with the outgoing 38th Chamber of Mines President Eric Asubonteng . 2024-11-03 . The Business & Financial Times . en-GB.
  17. Web site: 2022-06-07 . Ghana Chamber of Mines gets new President, Executives . 2024-11-03 . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2023-05-08 . Chamber Presidents - Ghana Chamber . 2024-11-03 . ghanachamberofmines.org . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2022-06-05 . Companies hold discussions with BoG on move to purchase gold 3News . 2024-11-04 . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2019-07-29 . Aggrieved workers of Anglogold Ashanti want Managing Director Eric Asubonteng removed . 2024-11-04 . en-US.
  21. Web site: 2021-11-03 . Ghana Business Awards honours 65 individuals and companies - MyJoyOnline . 2024-11-04 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
  22. Web site: Mr. Asubonteng, honoured at 2019 Ghana Business Standard Awards .
  23. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Ghana Business Awards Honours 65 Individuals, Companies . 2024-11-04 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  24. Web site: Gyan . James . 2019-08-21 . 40 companies receive honours at '2019 Ghana Business Standard Awards' . 2024-11-04 . Home Goldstreet Business . en-US.
  25. Web site: Content . Curated . AngloGold Ashanti grabs 2 awards at Ghana Business Awards . 2024-11-04 . MONEYINAFRICA . en-US.

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