Japhet Duga
Country Lead | Ghana Operations, Partnerships
Accra, Ghana
Japhet Duga is a country-level leader with extensive experience in government enterprise programmes, financial services, and private-sector operations. He excels in strategy execution, partnerships, and commercial pipeline management.
About
Japhet Duga is a seasoned country-level leader based in Accra, Ghana, with a strong background in government enterprise programmes, financial services, and private-sector operations. He has a proven track record in strategy execution, partnerships with various stakeholders, and managing commercial pipelines. Japhet has successfully led multi-site teams and has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, as well as performance reporting. He is multilingual and confident in representing organizations at executive forums.
Key Facts
- Japhet Duga is the Managing Director at A&G Pipes and Plastics Ltd since September 2019.
- He previously served as General Manager at PrimeGuaranty FSL Microfinance Ltd from June 2014 to March 2019.
- Japhet has a Master's degree in Management from Delta International University and the Management Institute of Canada.
- He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana, Legon.
- Japhet is multilingual, speaking English and several Ghanaian languages.
- He is a certified Fellow of the International Management Consultants Board.
Experience
Managing Director at A&G Pipes and Plastics Ltd
Sep 2019 - Present
Lead company operations (production, procurement, sales/marketing, logistics) and performance management.
General Manager at PrimeGuaranty FSL Microfinance Ltd
Jun 2014 - Mar 2019
Owned strategy and operational execution for profitable growth; coordinated delivery across departments.
Regional Coordinator at LESDEP (Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development)
Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
Delivered enterprise and skills development programmes; monitored implementation and managed regional staff.
Research, Innovation & MIS Manager (Head Office) at LESDEP
- Present
Led MIS reporting and programme performance dashboards/templates.
Relationship Manager, SME/Corporate at Intercontinental Bank Ghana (now Access Bank)
Sep 2008 - Mar 2011
Built and managed SME/corporate client pipelines; coordinated credit applications.
Regional Programme Officer at Microfinance & Small Loans Centre (MASLOC)
Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
Identified investment projects/clients and prepared feasibility studies.
Education
MBA (Management)
Delta International University / Management Institute of Canada
BSc (Hons), Agricultural Economics
University of Ghana, Legon
Advanced Executive Certificate, Logistics & Transport Management
Graduate School of Governance & Leadership, Ghana
Credentials
Q&A
What is Japhet Duga's current role?
Japhet Duga is the Managing Director at A&G Pipes and Plastics Ltd.
What educational qualifications does Japhet Duga have?
He holds an MBA in Management and a BSc in Agricultural Economics.
In which languages is Japhet Duga fluent?
Japhet Duga is fluent in English and several major Ghanaian languages.
What are Japhet Duga's core competencies?
His core competencies include commercial growth, partnerships, and performance reporting.
What previous positions has Japhet Duga held?
He has held positions such as General Manager at PrimeGuaranty FSL Microfinance Ltd and Regional Coordinator at LESDEP.