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RoyalNews360 Blog of Monday, 9 June 2025
Source: Boateng Kakape Nana
Accra, Ghana – Dr. John Apea, a Ghanaian business executive and international diplomat, continues to attract widespread attention for his dynamic leadership across multiple sectors including technology, finance, politics, diplomacy, and global trade.
Dr. Apea currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact Ghana, one of the country’s leading electronic payment platforms. In addition to his role in the fintech industry, he also holds a significant diplomatic position as the Head of Mission for Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The CWEIC is a prestigious organization established by the 54 Heads of Government of the Commonwealth to promote trade and investment among member countries.
With an extensive background in strategic communications and data technologies, Dr. Apea previously worked as a Senior Strategist for SCL Group and Cambridge Analytica, two globally recognized firms known for their influence in data analytics and political consulting. He also served as the Africa Regional Director for the Royal Commonwealth Office, where he oversaw programs across 19 African countries. In this role, he collaborated with British High Commissions to coordinate royal and Commonwealth-related events while championing business development across the continent.
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Dr. Apea is the Chairman of Interstandard Group, a respected advisory firm that consults for international governments, major corporations, and high-profile CEOs on key political and economic issues across Africa.
He is also known for his academic achievements. A proud alumnus of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Dr. Apea holds a Doctorate in Business and Leadership from the European International University in Paris. He also pursued graduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and the University of York in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Apea is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (UK) and a Member of the Institute of Directors, underscoring his influence in both the corporate and public sectors.
Many industry watchers and diplomatic observers regard Dr. John Apea as one of Africa’s rising global voices in business and policy, whose multidimensional expertise is helping to shape the continent’s position in international trade and diplomacy.