Mrs. Dorcas Naa Torshie Kane

Dorcas is currently the Company Secretary for GLICO Group LTD and its six (6) associated companies, namely GLICO Health Insurance LTD, GLICO Life Insurance LTD, GLICO General Insurance LTD, GLICO Pensions Trustee LTD, GLICO Capital LTD and GLICO Properties LTD. 

Dorcas Naa Torshie Kane has been called to the Ghana Bar and is a member of the Ghana Bar Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ghana. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from the University of London, UK. 

Prior to her appointment to her current role, she was a member of the Legal Department of GLICO Group LTD. 

Nana Agyenim Boateng I

Nana Agyenim Boateng I is the Traditional Ruler of Amoaman in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District in Ashanti Region. Nana is well-versed in operations management and logistics, especially in the entire cocoa value chain. He began his career and experience in logistics as a Traffic Officer in the Produce Buying Company of the Ghana Cocoa Board. and rose through the ranks to become the Operations Manager in charge of the Haulage Department, where he planned, supervised, and monitored the Purchase and Evacuation of the entire purchase of the annual cocoa production by the Ghana Cocoa Board. 

 Nana Agyenim Boateng I was from October 2000 to 2006, the Managing Director of Global Haulage Company Ltd, a leading transport and logistics company and Sole Shareholder of the following Licensed Cocoa Buying Companies, Federated Commodities Transroyal Company Ltd, Cocoa Merchant Company Ltd and Royal Commodities Ltd. Here, he managed the Operations and Evacuation of the cocoa purchase of the above companies between 80,000 to 110,000 tonnes per annum. 

 He was appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of Operations at PBC Limited from the year 2006 to 2016 and Ag. Chief Executive Officer from January 2017 to August 2017. 

 Nana was the Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company LTD from September 2017 till his resignation on 21st March 2023. He serves as a board member of Bodukwan Juice Factory at Sabin – Akrofuom, Kumasi, owned by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, and Asante World of Wonder under The Otumfuo Charity Foundation. 

Phyllis Julie Amartey

Phyllis Julie Amartey is currently employed as Director of Finance and Administration at Communication Initiatives for Change (CIC), a Ghanaian non-profit and non-governmental organisation and a sister organisation to The Johns Hopkins University - Centre for Communications Programs, Baltimore, USA (JHU.CCP). 

 She holds a Master’s degree in International Business Administration and Finance (MIBA) from United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa), Nairobi, Kenya, in 1994 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Education (Business Administration, Management & Accounting) from Messiah College, Pennsylvania, USA in 1993. 

 Phyllis Julie Amartey is a highly knowledgeable and skilled finance and administration professional with more than 30 years of continuous work experience in increasingly senior management positions in large international NGOs delivering short-term humanitarian assistance and long-term development programs in Eastern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda) and West Africa (Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone). 

The major focus areas of operations for the international NGOs she has ever worked for include: 

Strengthening behavior change communications in relation to improving health outcomes through community mobilization and participation in interventions for (a) Malaria Control and Prevention including continuous distribution of LLINs; (b) Enhancing the acquisition and use of community Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and services; (c) Strengthening Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition, and Family Planning services; (d) Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic; and (e) Strengthening internal and public communication systems in addressing uncertainty, perceptions, misinformation on COVID-19 pandemic; (f) Improving access to and quality of services for children and orphans made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS and other causes; (g) Support for the welfare of and community integration or reintegration for refugees and internally displaced persons; and (h) Launching a rabies prevention education campaign in Basic Schools across some regions of Ghana. 

She is currently implementing a global movement of the Meatless Monday project that enables people to make positive changes in their diet and lives simply by choosing not to eat meat one day a week. It is a public health initiative that seeks to reduce the incidence of some preventable diseases, e.g., Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), by dedicating every Monday to healthy eating. She is also engaged in launching a “STOP Rabies Campaign” in Basic Schools across the Volta Region, partnering with the Ghana Education Service (GES) School Health Education Program, the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the Ghana Health Service. 

She has in-depth skills and expertise in financial management, including financial policy development and analysis, grants and contract awards, budgeting, financial controls, accounting, and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and expense validation and reimbursement to service providers and program implementing partners. Additionally, she has significant experience in program administration and human resource management, including staff recruitment and development, as well as close-outs of major donor-funded development projects. 

 Phyllis Julie Amartey is a results-driven, people-centered professional, easy-going, honest, and passionate about her job; a great team player with good communication skills that enable her to build consensus and mentor colleagues. However, she can also work independently to achieve results in challenging environments and against tight deadlines whenever and wherever this is required. 

 She believes in constantly analysing results to allow room for adjustments to meet or exceed objectives. She has a deep sense of commitment towards staff development, which creates a learning environment with all standards and holds staff accountable for continuous personal and organisational growth. 

Dr. Justice Duffu Yankson

Dr. Justice Duffu Yankson is a practising Medical Doctor and a Lawyer with twenty-three (23) years and seventeen (17) years of work experience in the medical and legal professions, respectively. He has vast experience in Investment and Fund Management (especially pension fund management) as well as investment, corporate law, and governance. 

 He has contributed immensely to the growth of the pensions industry in Ghana, particularly public sector pensions. He has worked at various levels with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), including service on the NPRA’s board as a director. Dr. Yankson is a product of St. Augustine’s College - Cape Coast, University of Ghana, Legon, and the Ghana School of Law. He also holds an MBA (Finance) from the University of Ghana Business School. 

 For over eleven years, Dr. Yankson has been active in Organised Labour activities as well as lecturing part-time with the College of Health Sciences, the University of Ghana, and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. 

He is the current General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association and has held key leadership roles with organisations such as the GMA Star Fund Board of Trustees, National Tripartite Committee, and the Ghana Ethics Review Committee.  

During the peak of the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Yankson significantly contributed his quota as a member of the National Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) for COVID and the Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund. 

 In March 2023, he was honoured by the President of the Republic of Ghana with an Order of the Volta Companion for his service as Trustee of the COVID-19 private sector fund. 

Pastor Stephen Quarm

Pastor Stephen Egyinam Quarm is a seasoned Marketing and Communications Strategist with over 15 years of practical experience in project management. His expertise spans market research and analysis, the design and execution of marketing and communication strategies, strategic planning, advertising media evaluation, and the facilitation of seminars that engage and inform diverse stakeholders. 

 He currently serves as General Manager, Operations at Aidoo Mensah & Associates Limited, a multidisciplinary consulting firm specialising in actuarial, pensions, insurance, and management consultancy services. Pastor Quarm has contributed to numerous high-impact projects, including feasibility study reports, the development of innovative insurance products for providers across West Africa, financial condition reports for insurance companies, and a range of actuarial consulting assignments. 

Prior to going into private practice, he held the role of Public Relations Manager at Metropolitan Insurance Company, where he honed his skills in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement. 

Pastor Quarm is an ordained minister of the Gospel, serving with Winners’ Chapel International. 

Maame Afriyie Boachie

At the helm of GLICO Health’s operations is Maame Afriyie Boachie, a dual-qualified expert in marketing and insurance. Holding prestigious memberships with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG), she provides comprehensive oversight of all functional departments. Her trajectory within the company, moving from Business Development Manager to General Manager and now to her current leadership position, exemplifies a commitment to operational excellence in the health insurance sector. 

Maame gained significant experience in customer service delivery early in her career while working in the retail department of Royal Trinity Hospice (RTH) in London. Her dedication and exceptional performance earned her a promotion to Shop Manager just after a year of working with RTH. During her time working in London, Maame refined her expertise in building exceptional customer experiences, a period that solidified her customer-centric philosophy and a deep passion for service excellence. This deep-rooted commitment to her customers has fueled her ability to transform standard interactions into lasting relationships. It is this passion that she transferred into GLICO Health, ensuring that the voice of the policyholder remains at the heart of every strategic decision and, in so doing, built a customer-centric culture. 

Maame Afriyie Boachie is a results-driven leader whose strategic vision has been fundamental to the operational excellence of GLICO Health. She prides herself on being a diligent, versatile, and detail-oriented leader. Her expertise has been instrumental in defining the company’s unique selling proposition, establishing robust service standards, and refining health insurance underwriting and claims management.  Notably, she spearheaded the successful launch of the Third-Party Administration service and led the implementation of the Company’s award-winning e-Health solution. 

Under her stewardship, the organisation has reached new milestones in health insurance through high-impact international partnerships. These alliances have not only enriched the GLICO Health brand but have also significantly diversified and strengthened the company’s client portfolio. 

Maame Afriyie Boachie holds an Executive Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Ghana Business School and a Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree from the University of Cape Coast. She has also completed an Executive Education Certificate in Leadership Excellence from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Certificate in Executive Business and Entrepreneurship from The London Finishing Academy, and a Certificate in Consulting Science, Application, and Practice from the Ghana Institute of Consulting. Additionally, she holds a certificate in professional selling skills from the Institute of Sales and Marketing in London and a postgraduate certificate in Marketing, Social, and Organizational Research.  

 
In 2023, Maame was appointed a member of the National Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee for Health Promotion (ICC-HP) under the Ghana Health Service. The Committee’s mandate is to help improve the quality of life, well-being, and health of Ghanaians.  

 
Maame has received several awards in recognition of her leadership and innovation in the healthcare insurance sector, including:  

Maame Afriyie Boachie is defined by her precision and commitment to excellence. She champions a dual-core strategy of customer satisfaction and digital innovation, driving GLICO Health toward unprecedented levels of success. Her guidance has been instrumental in transitioning the company into a modern, resilient institution that prioritises clients’ experience. By fostering an environment of continuous improvement, she ensures GLICO Health remains at the forefront of the industry, consistently delivering value to stakeholders and maintaining its status as a market leader in Ghana's private health sector. 

Mr. Edward Forkuo Kyei

Mr. Edward Forkuo Kyei is the Chief Executive Officer of GLICO Group (GCEO). Prior to his current appointment, he served as the Managing Director of GLICO Life Insurance Company (the life insurance subsidiary of the Group) for about ten years. 

Having started his career with GLICO in 1987, he has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the organisation. He has been instrumental in the establishment, development and growth of the subsidiary companies under the Group. 

He is a Chartered Insurer with ACII qualification from the United Kingdom and also a Fellow member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Ghana (CIIG); Mr. Forkuo Kyei holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance & Advanced Strategic Management from the Cardiff Business School in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Bayes Business School, City University of London, UK. 

Mr. Forkuo Kyei graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Development Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. His wealth of professional knowledge and experience in the corporate world spans almost 40 years. 

He is a former Chairman of the Life Council of the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) and also a former first Vice Chairman of the GIA. Mr. Forkuo Kyei also served as a pioneer council member of the Assemblies of God University College Council. 

 He has been a speaker for many conferences, workshops, and seminars - both local and international - including Africa Insurance Organisation (AIO) conferences in Kigali, Lagos, Nigeria, Gambia, and B&FT Business Forums. He serves on many other boards of both corporate and academic institutions. 

Professor David Ofori – Adjei

Dr. David Ofori- Adjei is a renowned scientist, clinician, and administrator. He is a retired Professor of Tropical Clinical Pharmacology and Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Ghana. He is a former Director of the Centre for Tropical Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics at the University of Ghana Medical School and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, and a former Rector of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. 

 He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Medical Journal and Co-director of the African Journal Partnership Programme. 

 Professor Ofori-Adjei attended Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast. He graduated from the University of Ghana Medical School in 1975 and did his postgraduate training in Internal Medicine in the United Kingdom. He subsequently studied Clinical Pharmacology at the Karolinska Institute at Huddinge Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. 

 Since 1986, Professor Ofori-Adjei has actively promoted the rational use of medicines globally through the World Health Organisation and some not-for-profit organisations. He was responsible for developing the Ghana National Essential Medicines List and Standard Treatment Guidelines, and developing the first medicines list with prices for the National Health Insurance Scheme. He also worked with private health insurance companies to develop medicine lists and ensure appropriate prescribing. 

 Professor David Ofori-Adjei is a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, The Ghana College of Physicians, and the West African College of Physicians. His contribution to malaria control in Ghana has been recognised by the Ministry of Health of Ghana and the Ghana Health Service. The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons have also recognised his leadership role in promoting the rational use of medicines.