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Board of Directors


The Board provides governance, strategic oversight and accountability for Hope Seed Foundation Ghana.

Mr. Kofi Osafo Sampong
Mr. Kofi Osafo Sampong

Chairperson

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Dr. Mrs. Irene Ackuaku
Dr. Mrs. Irene Ackuaku

Director

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Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong
Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong

Director

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Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson
Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson

Director

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Mrs. Angerley Anterkyi

Company Secretary

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Mr. Kofi Osafo Sampong
Mr. Kofi Osafo Sampong

Chairperson

Kofi Osafo Sampong is a seasoned investment banker and civil engineer with over three decades of experience spanning capital markets, corporate finance, infrastructure advisory, and civil engineering. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Algebra Securities Limited, where he leads strategic transactions and capital market engagements across Ghana and other key African markets.

Kofi began his career in civil engineering before transitioning into finance, where he rose through the ranks at First Atlantic Bank. Over a 12-year period, he held leadership roles in Corporate Finance, Institutional Banking, and Brokerage Services. As General Manager of First Atlantic Brokers, he spearheaded the firm’s rise from a market ranking of 17th to 2nd within four years and led landmark transactions including:

  • The acquisition of Ayrton Drug Manufacturing by Adcock Ingram of South Africa.
  • The 7.5% block trade of HFC Bank by Ghana Cocoa Board.

Mr. Sampong has led mandates in capital raising, valuations, due diligence, and private placements for institutions such as TV3 Network, Fidelity Bank, Bond Savings and Loans, and Ghana Amalgamated Trust. He was also instrumental in building strategic broker partnerships across Africa to unlock cross-border deal flows.

In addition to his investment banking credentials, Kofi is a trained civil engineer with extensive experience managing urban infrastructure projects, water rehabilitation works, and tertiary education construction in Ghana.

He holds an MBA in International Management from the Stuttgart Institute of Management and Technology in Germany and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He has also undergone executive training in capital markets at the New York Institute of Finance and participated in leadership, valuation, and treasury programs across Africa, the U.S., and Europe.

Dr. Mrs. Irene Ackuaku
Dr. Mrs. Irene Ackuaku (PhD)

Director

She is a Chartered Accountant by profession and a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants – Ghana. She also holds an Executive MBA degree in Money & Banking from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). She completed her Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) researching the sustainability of the Microfinance Industry in Ghana. She is currently the Director of Finance and Business Services at the Lincoln Community School, an American International School in Accra, where she oversees the Finance, Procurement, Facility and Security Divisions of the school. Irene is pleased to serve in an educational institution because she passionately shares in the vision of developing the next generation.

Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong
Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong

Director

He is a Systems Architect specialising in wearable digital healthcare data, analytics, and intelligent health technologies. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as Master of Science degrees in Distributed and Embedded Systems and Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. He currently serves as a resident data analyst on a German government-funded research project focused on leveraging wearable healthcare data to improve health outcomes, support preventive healthcare, and contribute to increasing human longevity.

Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson
Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson

Director

She is a consultant Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician who has been working in the neurodevelopmental field for over 15 years. She has a master’s degree in Psychology and expertise in the diagnosis and management of various neurodevelopmental conditions including Dyslexia, Autism and ADHD. She is currently the Medical Director and CEO of Mission Pediatrics, a specialist children’s hospital with emphasis on neurodevelopmental conditions. She works with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to support children with different special needs. Her research interests include factors that affect child development, and how to support children who are differently abled to achieve their full potential.

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Mrs. Angerley Anterkyi

Company Secretary

Mrs. Angerley Anterkyi serves as Company Secretary of Hope Seed Foundation, supporting board governance, corporate compliance and the formal administration of the foundation’s affairs.

Management Team


The Management Team leads day-to-day operations, programme delivery and partnership engagement.

Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson
Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson

Director

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Jacinta Happy Sulemana
Jacinta Happy Sulemana

Member

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Joyce Engmann
Joyce Engmann

Member

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Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong
Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong

Director

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Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson
Dr. Marilyn Marbell-Wilson

Director

She is a consultant Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician who has been working in the neurodevelopmental field for over 15 years. She has a master’s degree in Psychology and expertise in the diagnosis and management of various neurodevelopmental conditions including Dyslexia, Autism and ADHD. She is currently the Medical Director and CEO of Mission Pediatrics, a specialist children’s hospital with emphasis on neurodevelopmental conditions. She works with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to support children with different special needs. Her research interests include factors that affect child development, and how to support children who are differently abled to achieve their full potential.

Jacinta Happy Sulemana
Jacinta Happy Sulemana

She is an accomplished Administrative and Human Resources Executive, currently serving as the Head of Administration and Human Resources at Ahotor FM. She brings extensive expertise in administrative management, HR operations, employee welfare, organizational coordination, and workplace relations. She has a proven track record of enhancing organizational efficiency, implementing effective HR strategies, managing complex workplace matters, and fostering a positive and productive organizational culture.

In her current role at Ahotor FM, she has played a key role in driving several organizational initiatives, including staff welfare and HR operations, employee engagement and grievance management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, staff training and team-building programmes, recruitment, and the development and implementation of official HR policies and communications.

Previously, during her tenure at the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana, she played a pivotal role in planning and coordinating major institutional events, including the Institute’s Investiture Ceremony, Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Presidential Luncheon. She also demonstrated strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills by ensuring that relevant information was communicated to institute members in a clear, timely, well-organized, and professional manner.

She is passionate about contributing her expertise to organizations that value operational efficiency, meticulous planning, strategic administration, effective people management, and seamless execution. She brings a strong commitment to professionalism, organizational excellence, and the continuous improvement of administrative and human resource practices.

Joyce Engmann
Joyce Engmann

She is the Co-Founder of The Epicentre and serves as the Chair of its Governing Board.

She was instrumental in the establishment of The Epicentre, inspired by her daughter’s challenging start in life and driven by a strong commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for children with disabilities.

Joyce is an accomplished IT professional with over 25 years of experience spanning the healthcare, investment banking, public, and financial sectors. She has held several senior-level positions with leading organizations, primarily in the United Kingdom, as well as in Ghana. In Ghana, she rose to the position of Vice President at an investment bank before taking on another senior leadership role within the social security sector.

Her areas of professional expertise include Data Engineering, Information Security, Database Performance Tuning, Data Quality, Risk Management, and Data Governance. She is also an ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, with extensive experience in establishing and ensuring compliance with information security policies, standards, and procedures.

Beyond her technical expertise, Joyce is a strong team builder with a proven commitment to professional excellence, mentoring, and knowledge transfer. She is passionate about developing people, fostering collaboration, and creating environments that support continuous learning and growth.

Joyce is a member of the NHS Women in Cyber Group, UK Cyber Mentoring Group, and ISACA SheLeadsTech. She also volunteers with The Habbit Factory, an inclusive arts organization that brings people together to create performances that challenge stigma and promote greater inclusion within society.

Joyce is deeply passionate about supporting children with disabilities and advocating for their inclusion and wellbeing. Through The Epicentre, she is committed to helping children with disabilities thrive, develop their abilities, and reach their full potential in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong
Mr. Bernard Adjei Oppong

Director

He is a Systems Architect specialising in wearable digital healthcare data, analytics, and intelligent health technologies. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as Master of Science degrees in Distributed and Embedded Systems and Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics. He currently serves as a resident data analyst on a German government-funded research project focused on leveraging wearable healthcare data to improve health outcomes, support preventive healthcare, and contribute to increasing human longevity.