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