Ing. Samuel Nkansah was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), in May, 2025, following a distinguished tenure as the Company’s Finance Director. With over Twenty-Five (25) years of diverse professional experience spanning the energy and telecommunications sectors in Ghana and across West Africa, Ing. Nkansah brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and financial leadership to the role.

Before joining GRIDCo, Ing. Nkansah held several senior positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Vodafone, Ghana and Konga Limited – Naspers in Nigeria. He also began his career as an engineer with Ghana Telecom, establishing a strong foundation in technical operations and project management.

As Finance Director at GRIDCo, Ing. Nkansah was instrumental in stabilising the Company’s financial position amid value chain challenges. He led the implementation of innovative financial controls and technologies, which enhanced operational efficiency and supported long-term infrastructure investment. His strategic leadership was key in the planning, development, and operationalisation of critical grid infrastructure projects.

Sammy is a Chartered Management Accountant with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA/CGMA), and a seasoned engineering project management professional. He holds an MBA in Finance from Clark Atlanta University, USA and a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

As a Deputy Chief Executive, Ing. Samuel Nkansah continues to champion GRIDCo’s mission to provide reliable and efficient power transmission services. He works closely with executive leadership and stakeholders to drive innovation, improve systems resilience, and support Ghana’s broader energy and economic development agenda.