By: Deborah Pofara Luu
Michael Harry Yamson has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
According to a source at the Presidency, Mr. Michael Harry Yamson’s extensive background in business, marketing, and governance will be invaluable to the Fund.
He is currently a Board Member at Unichem Ghana Group and has been the Managing Partner at Ishmael Yamson and Associates since 2021.
A University of Leeds alumnus, Mr. Yamson has expertise in brand and channel development, innovation, and team leadership. He is a management consultant and turnaround strategist with almost 30 years of experience in strategy, business transformation, and investment advisory.
Yamson’s career includes leadership roles across FMCG, telecommunications, agribusiness, and management consultancy, driving innovation, execution, and sustainable growth.
He began his career at Unilever Ghana, where he transformed the foods category into a market leader, optimized distribution systems, and spearheaded agro-processing initiatives.
In South Africa, he led Unilever’s Africa Innovation Centre before overseeing Foods portfolios in Ghana and Francophone West Africa, executing business turnarounds across 15 countries.
In telecommunications, he managed a €1 billion pre-paid business across 14 African markets. As General Manager for Gateway Broadcast Services Ghana, he disrupted a 20-year monopoly with groundbreaking strategies.
As CEO and Director at Ishmael Yamson & Associates, he worked with Dr Ishmael Evens Yamson on strategy and investment advisory projects for major organizations like Tema Oil Refinery, Coca-Cola, and AngloGold Ashanti.
His expertise has been key in revitalizing institutions and businesses, ensuring long-term success through strong partnerships with leadership teams.
