EMMANUEL AMISSAH SAMPSON
Accra
Summary
Analytical and results-driven professional with over twelve (12) years of experience in risk assessment, economic analysis, and strategic partnerships within the private and public sectors. Expertise in political risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, and research on economic and geopolitical trends impacting business operations and investment in Africa. Proven ability to assess political, economic, and regulatory risks, support underwriting decisions, and develop risk mitigation strategies. Experienced in engaging with international financial institutions (IFIs), governments, multilateral agencies, and private sector stakeholders to provide insights into investment risks, market entry, and regulatory landscapes. Strong understanding of African economies, global trade, and risk management methodologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Consultant
QMed Technologies
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Vela Sustainability Technologies
- Assess economic and policy risks affecting industrial and mining sectors across Africa
- Conduct market intelligence and risk analysis to identify investment opportunities and regulatory challenges
- Developed risk mitigation strategies and provided advisory services for market entry and expansion
- Provide advisory on political and economic risks affecting projects and partnerships
- Monitor regulatory developments, elections, and geopolitical trends to provide data-driven risk analysis and forecasting
- Vela Sustainability Technologies
Institutional Business Development Manager
Trimble Inc.
Accra
09.2015 - 12.2023
- Conducted country risk assessments to guide investment and policy decisions across African markets
- Analyzed economic, political, and regulatory landscapes to inform strategic partnerships and risk mitigation strategies
- Managed relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, AfDB, bilateral donors and government agencies to support risk analysis and business strategy
- Developed strategies to mitigate political and sovereign risks, supporting policy decisions and strategic planning
- Contributed to economic reports and assessments that inform underwriting and investment decisions
- Monitored economic and geopolitical trends, assessing their implications for infrastructure, land tenure, and climate-focused investments
- Led business development and risk advisory functions, facilitating over $30M in funded projects and maintaining a project pipeline of over $150M
Project Management (M&E) Specialist
African Cashew Alliance
Accra
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted economic and risk assessments to inform policy recommendations for agricultural value chains
- Provided technical support in monitoring and evaluating projects funded by bilateral and multilateral agencies
- Raised over $7M through successful funding proposals to IFIs and development organizations
Programme Management & Research Fellow
Catholic Relief Services USCCB
Accra
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Conducted policy research and economic analysis to support development programs
- Assessed country risks affecting agricultural and development projects
Agric Value Chain Consultant
CARE International UK
London
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided risk assessments and policy recommendations for investment in agricultural value chains
- Conducted research on the political and economic factors impacting smallholder farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Procurement/Logistics Officer
AngloGold Ashanti
Obuasi
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Malaria Control Programme
- Led risk assessments for logistics and supply chain operations under a $150M Global Fund project
- Conducted due diligence and developed risk mitigation strategies for procurement activities
- Malaria Control Programme
Education
MBA -
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS)
United Kingdom09-2019
MSc. - Development Management
London School of Economics And Political Science (LSE)
United Kingdom09-2015
BSc. - Business Administration (Banking and Finance)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Ghana05-2009
Skills
- Risk analysis
- Political and economic risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy research
- Investment risk advisory
- Data analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, R Studio)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce
- Oracle
- SAP
- Proposal development
- Lead generation
Timeline
Business Development Consultant
QMed Technologies
09.2024 - Current
Institutional Business Development Manager
Trimble Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2023
Project Management (M&E) Specialist
African Cashew Alliance
04.2015 - 08.2015
Programme Management & Research Fellow
Catholic Relief Services USCCB
10.2014 - 03.2015
Agric Value Chain Consultant
CARE International UK
11.2013 - 05.2014
Procurement/Logistics Officer
AngloGold Ashanti
11.2011 - 09.2013
MBA -
Lancaster University Management School (LUMS)
MSc. - Development Management
London School of Economics And Political Science (LSE)
BSc. - Business Administration (Banking and Finance)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
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