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John Bentum-Williams
The High Commissioner of Republic of Ghana to India, Mr. John Bentum-Williams presented his credentials to the President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on April 5, 2006
High Commissioner of Ghana to Malaysia
In office
2002–2006
High Commissioner of Ghana to India
In office
February 2006 – February 2009
Personal details
BornJohn Bentum-Williams
NationalityGhanaian
SpouseVivian Bentum-Williams
ChildrenAnita Bentum- Williams, Isaac Bentum- Williams, John Ransford Bentum-Williams, Barbara Bentum- Williams, Benedicta Bentum - Williams and Anita Bentum - Williams
EducationSt. Augustine's College
Alma materUniversity of Western Ontario
OccupationChief Executive Officer
ProfessionManaging Director

John Bentum-Williams (also known as Raspa) is a former Ghanaian diplomat and Chief Executive.

Education

Bentum-Williams attended the University of Western Ontario in Canada where he had his bachelor's degree in economics. He is an alumnus of St. Augustine's College in Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana.

Career

In 1977, Bentum-Williams was the managing director of the State Gold Mining Corporation and later became the managing director of the Social Security Bank (now Societe-Generale) replacing Dr. A. K. Appiah.

In 1986, he was also the chairman and President of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI).

In 1987, he was also the Chief Executive of the Ghana Investments Center.

In 2016, he was also the executive director of the Ghana Chamber of Mines.

Ambassadorial role

In 2002, he was the High Commissioner of Ghana to Malaysia replacing Francis Adjei Danso. In 2006, he was also replaced by Nana Kojo Seinti.

He was also appointed the High Commissioner of Ghana to India and served from February 2006 to February 2009.

Personal life

He is married to Vivian Bentum-Williams.

Awards

In 2016, Bentum-Williams received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Ghana Mining Industry Awards for his contributions to the mining sector.

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