Togbe Afede XIV appointed to prestigious Yale SOM Council of Global Advisors

Togbe Afede XIV, the prominent Ghanaian business leader and traditional ruler, has been appointed to the Council of Global Advisors for the Yale School of Management (Yale SOM), the school has announced.

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State joins a distinguished group of international business leaders and academics who provide strategic counsel to the dean and senior leadership of one of the world’s leading business schools. His appointment, confirmed this week, brings a key Ghanaian and West African perspective to the council.

As the Executive Chairman of the Waterville Holdings Group, Togbe Afede XIV has built a reputation as one of Ghana’s most accomplished corporate leaders, with extensive investments in finance, real estate, media, and entertainment. His business acumen, combined with his role as a respected traditional leader, positions him as a unique voice on issues of economic development, governance, and sustainable growth on the African continent.

The Council of Global Advisors is designed to help Yale SOM stay attuned to global economic trends and the evolving challenges facing leaders around the world. Members offer insights that help shape the school’s curriculum, research priorities, and strategic direction.

“We are honored to welcome Togbe Afede XIV to the Council of Global Advisors,” a representative from Yale SOM said. “His distinguished career and deep understanding of the economic and cultural landscape in Africa will be invaluable to our students and faculty as we continue to foster a global perspective in business education.”

Togbe Afede XIV’s appointment underscores the growing recognition of African business leadership on the world stage and reinforces his role as a key figure in Ghana’s economic conversation.