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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Owiredu obtained a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[Mechanical engineering|Mechanical Engineering]] from the [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology|Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology]] in [[Kumasi]], Ghana, and later completed an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] at [[Strathclyde Business School]] in Scotland, [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daniel Owiredu is the mining personality of the Year 2017 |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Daniel-Owiredu-is-the-mining-personality-of-the-Year-2017-604726 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-26 |title=Golden Star's Daniel Owiredu steps down as EVP |url=https://www.classfmonline.com/business/Golden-Star-s-Daniel-Owiredu-steps-down-as-EVP-5014 |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.classfmonline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anglican University College of Technology |url=https://angutech.edu.gh/council_/3#:~:text=Dr%20Owiredu%20who%20holds%20a,Guinea%20and%20the%20Obuasi%20Mine. |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=angutech.edu.gh}}</ref>
Owiredu obtained a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[Mechanical engineering|Mechanical Engineering]] from the [[Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology|Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology]] in [[Kumasi]], Ghana, and later completed an [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] at [[Strathclyde Business School]] in Scotland, [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daniel Owiredu is the mining personality of the Year 2017 |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Daniel-Owiredu-is-the-mining-personality-of-the-Year-2017-604726 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-26 |title=Golden Star's Daniel Owiredu steps down as EVP |url=https://www.classfmonline.com/business/Golden-Star-s-Daniel-Owiredu-steps-down-as-EVP-5014 |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.classfmonline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anglican University College of Technology |url=https://angutech.edu.gh/council_/3#:~:text=Dr%20Owiredu%20who%20holds%20a,Guinea%20and%20the%20Obuasi%20Mine. |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=angutech.edu.gh}}</ref>

== Career ==
Owiredu began his career [[AngloGold Ashanti]] where he was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Africa .Between 1995 and 2005, he served as the managing director of the [[Bibiani]] Mine, [[Siguiri]] Mine in Guinea and [[Obuasi]] Mine. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Golden Star Announces Appointment of Daniel Owiredu to Board of Directors {{!}} Golden Star |url=https://www.gsr.com/en/news/news/golden-star-announces-appointment-of-daniel-owiredu-to-board-of-directors/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.gsr.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Peace FM |title=GCB Board Appoints Daniel Owiredu As Chair |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/business/finance/201501/229008.php?storyid=100& |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Owiredu appointed MD of AGC |url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/23708/owiredu-appointed-md-of-agc.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AngloGold Pays $7m In Royalties |url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/64440/anglogold-pays-7m-in-royalties.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-11-05 |title=Government revenue at stake as gold prices fall significantly - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-revenue-at-stake-as-gold-prices-fall-significantly/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=GCB-board-appoints-Daniel-Owiredu |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/GCB-board-appoints-Daniel-Owiredu-as-chair-342751 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2006, He joined [[Golden Star Resources]] as Vice President of Operations. He later became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2013<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2019-06-28 |title=Golden Star announces changes to management team |url=https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/golden-star-announces-changes-to-management-team/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Ghanaian Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-26 |title=Golden Star's Daniel Owiredu steps down as EVP |url=https://www.classfmonline.com/business/Golden-Star-s-Daniel-Owiredu-steps-down-as-EVP-5014 |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.classfmonline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Daniel Owiredu promoted to EVP/COO of Golden Star - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/daniel-owiredu-promoted-to-evpcoo-of-golden-star/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Daniel Owiredu is the mining personality of the Year 2017 |url=https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Daniel-Owiredu-is-the-mining-personality-of-the-Year-2017-604726 |url-status=live}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:34, 29 October 2024

Daniel Owiredu is a Ghanaian engineer and mining executive. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Future Global Resources and is a board member of GCB Bank Ltd.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Owiredu obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, and later completed an MBA at Strathclyde Business School in Scotland, UK.[6][7][8]

Career

Owiredu began his career AngloGold Ashanti where he was the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Africa .Between 1995 and 2005, he served as the managing director of the Bibiani Mine, Siguiri Mine in Guinea and Obuasi Mine. [9][10][11][12][13] [14]

In 2006, He joined Golden Star Resources as Vice President of Operations. He later became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2013[15][16][17][18]

References

  1. ^ "Executive Vice President of Golden Star Resources Daniel Owiredu re-assigned - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. ^ Otchere, Gertrude Owireduwaah (2024-01-31). "FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mine workers protest over alleged mismanagement - Adomonline.com". Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  3. ^ "Daniel Owiredu Chairs GCB Board". www.gcbbank.com.gh. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  4. ^ "GCB Board Chairman Accused". Modern Ghana.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "GCB Board Chairman Hot". DailyGuide Network. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  6. ^ "Daniel Owiredu is the mining personality of the Year 2017".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Golden Star's Daniel Owiredu steps down as EVP". www.classfmonline.com. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  8. ^ "Anglican University College of Technology". angutech.edu.gh. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  9. ^ "Golden Star Announces Appointment of Daniel Owiredu to Board of Directors | Golden Star". www.gsr.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  10. ^ Online, Peace FM. "GCB Board Appoints Daniel Owiredu As Chair". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  11. ^ "Owiredu appointed MD of AGC".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "AngloGold Pays $7m In Royalties".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Government revenue at stake as gold prices fall significantly - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  14. ^ "GCB-board-appoints-Daniel-Owiredu".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ admin (2019-06-28). "Golden Star announces changes to management team". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  16. ^ "Golden Star's Daniel Owiredu steps down as EVP". www.classfmonline.com. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  17. ^ "Daniel Owiredu promoted to EVP/COO of Golden Star - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2014-01-10. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  18. ^ "Daniel Owiredu is the mining personality of the Year 2017".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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