New Ag. Deputy MD of Ghana Airports Company Assumes Office | The newly appointed Acting Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Madam Obuobia Darko-Poku, has officially assumed office.
Madam Darko-Poku was introduced to the management and staff of the airport operator by the Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Mrs Opare welcomed the new Acting Deputy Managing Director and expressed confidence in her ability to build upon the company’s existing expertise and elevate it to new heights.
Madam Obuobia Darko-Poku is a distinguished executive with extensive experience in corporate management, human resource leadership, strategic communications, and institutional growth. She has a proven track record of driving organisational transformation, optimising corporate structures, and enhancing stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors.
She previously served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, where she played a pivotal role in operational oversight, business development, and strategic reforms. Her leadership was instrumental in improving institutional efficiency, streamlining policy implementation, and driving sustainable growth.
With a solid foundation in Human Resource Management, Obuobia has led high-performing teams, championed talent development initiatives, and implemented corporate policies that boost productivity and organisational excellence. Her expertise encompasses corporate services, governance, and administration, positioning her as a leader in fostering high-impact workplace cultures.
Beyond corporate leadership, she has excelled in brand management, public relations, and media strategy, shaping and protecting institutional reputations. As the founder of the Ignite Youth Empowerment Initiative, she has mentored and empowered hundreds of young women in leadership, career development, and personal growth.
Obuobia holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and advanced master’ s degrees in Brands and Communications Management (University of Professional Studies) and Public Relations (Ghana Institute of Journalism). She is currently pursuing a PhD in Marketing, further solidifying her expertise in business strategy, stakeholder engagement, and institutional advancement.
With her strategic vision, results-oriented leadership, and commitment to corporate excellence, Obuobia Darko-Poku continues to drive impactful transformation in both corporate and social spheres.
New Ag. Deputy MD of Ghana Airports Company Assumes Office | AviationGhana
