President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Ransford Edward Van Gyampo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), succeeding Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, who was appointed by the previous Akufo-Addo administration in December 2024.
Prof. Gyampo, a distinguished political scientist and governance expert, brings extensive academic and policy experience to the Authority, which regulates Ghana’s shipping and logistics sector.
His appointment is expected to enhance efficiency, transparency, and policy-driven decision-making within the industry.
Born on March 31, 1977, in Accra, Prof. Gyampo has built a formidable career in academia and governance.
He is a Professor of Political Science and the Founding Director of the Centre for European Studies at the University of Ghana, boasting two decades of teaching, research, and policy engagement.
Prof. Gyampo holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Ghana, with additional academic training from Tufts University in Boston, USA.
His research interests span governance, democratic development, youth empowerment, maritime security, and electoral studies.
Internationally recognized, he has served as a visiting scholar at the University of South Florida’s Department of Government and International Relations and as a visiting professor at the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Bristol.
Before his tenure at the University of Ghana, Prof. Gyampo dedicated 14 years to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA-Ghana), rising from Research Assistant to Senior Research Fellow.
At IEA, he led key research initiatives, providing evidence-based policy recommendations on governance and economic reforms.
Beyond academia, Prof. Gyampo has been a leading voice in national discourse, utilizing media and roundtable discussions to shape policy decisions.
His expertise in public administration is expected to guide the Ghana Shippers Authority toward more efficient regulatory oversight and industry growth.
With Ghana’s maritime industry playing a crucial role in the country’s trade and economic development, Prof. Gyampo’s leadership at the GSA is anticipated to enhance stakeholder engagement, streamline shipping regulations, and position the Authority as a key driver of trade facilitation.
His appointment signals a strategic shift toward governance-driven leadership within Ghana’s trade and logistics sector, aligning with broader national objectives for economic transformation and sustainable maritime operations.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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