Political scientist at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority.

His appointment by President John Dramani Mahama marks a new leadership era for the Authority, following the departure of Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, who was appointed in December 2024 under the Akufo-Addo administration.

A respected academic and governance expert, Prof. Gyampo is expected to bring his extensive knowledge of public administration and policy research to the Authority, which oversees Ghana’s shipping and logistics sector.

Born on March 31, 1977, in Accra, Prof. Ransford Edward Van Gyampo has established himself as a key figure in political science and governance discourse in Ghana.

He is a Professor of Political Science and the Founding Director of the Centre for European Studies at the University of Ghana, with two decades of experience in teaching and research.

Holding a PhD in Political Science from the University of Ghana, he has also pursued advanced studies at Tufts University in Boston, USA, broadening his expertise in governance, democracy, and public policy.

His research interests include governance, leadership, democratic development in Africa, youth empowerment, natural resource management, electoral studies, and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

Beyond academia, Prof. Gyampo has held visiting scholar roles at the University of South Florida and the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Bristol, contributing to international academic discussions on governance and democracy.

Prior to his university tenure, he spent 14 years at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA-Ghana), rising from Research Assistant to Senior Research Fellow.

During this period, he played a pivotal role in conducting socio-economic and governance research, providing policy recommendations aimed at addressing Ghana’s developmental challenges.