DR. CHRIS KPODAR

Chris’ first job started in Paris working with Automobiles Peugeot SA as Export Manager, then later as Research, Development & Financial Officer with CERP (AXA Group). He excelled in his first four years as “Best Business Executive” from 1983 to 1986. Chris quickly caught the eye of major French groups in Investments, Mining, and Tech, becoming an Adviser for Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

In 1986, he set up his first transactional advisory firm in Paris. Partnering with Chilean AI expert Mr. Eduardo Valdez-Saso, they launched the Agence de l’Intelligence Artificielle (AIA). As CEO (1985-1991), Chris made the company a "Mecca" for AI Expert Systems in management and robotics.

From 1986 till 1993, Chris served as a “Discussion Partner” at The World Economic Forum, advising Heads of States and Multinationals. He has traveled to over 87 countries. During the World Bank Economic Recovery Joint Program, he returned to Ghana to contribute to development projects.

Dr. Kpodar established Cabinet Kpodar Ghana Ltd (1992), Gold Coast Conference Hotel, and Solomon Investments Ghana. He has carried out missions for over 300 private firms, 12 banks, and 7 governments. He also served two terms as Councilor and Treasurer for the Ghana Association of Consultants, implementing World Bank/UNDP funded training.

Education: Corporate Law and Taxation (Sorbonne), MBA in Marketing (George Washington University), and a PhD in Finance and Banking (Sorbonne). He holds post-graduate degrees in Development Engineering and AI.

Currently, Dr. Kpodar is spearheading a World Class Gold Refinery and Jewelry Manufacturing program in Ghana to create 2 million jobs. He is also the First President of FinchCoin Ghana and Council General of the Ghana Kick-Boxing Association.