OUR TEAM

The PKO Foundation is led by a dedicated team of professionals, mentors, and volunteers united by a shared commitment to impact, integrity, and excellence. Bringing together expertise across sports development, education, community outreach, and administration, our team works collaboratively to empower young people and underserved communities. Guided by strong values and a clear mission, we are driven to create sustainable opportunities, nurture talent, and deliver meaningful social change

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Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Samuel Agyei Darkwah serves as the Chief Executive Officer of PKO. He provides strategic leadership focused on advancing the Foundation’s mission, strengthening community impact, and promoting sustainable development initiatives.

Through his leadership, the PKO Foundation continues to expand its outreach, empower communities, and deliver meaningful social impact while upholding its core values and vision

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Director – PKO Group of Companies

Mrs. Sherry Gyamfi-Frempong serves as Director of PKO Group of Companies, providing strategic oversight across all business units. She ensures alignment with the Group’s vision, governance, and long-term objectives, strengthening operational standards and sustainable growth while upholding PKO’s values and commitment to excellence

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Non-Executive Director (NED)

Mr. DK Poison serves as the Non-Executive Director of PKO Group of Companies, providing independent oversight and strategic guidance to support the organization’s governance and long-term growth. Through his experience and advisory role, he contributes to strengthening the Group’s strategic direction, accountability, and corporate excellence.

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Head of Sports

Samuel Opoku Amoah, professionally known as Sam Gold, serves as PKO’s Head of Sports. He provides strategic leadership across all sporting programs, guiding talent development, performance frameworks, and long-term growth. His work reflects PKO’s belief in discipline, structure, and excellence, with a focus on sustainable athlete development and organizational impact

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Global Business Development & HR Director

Daniella Gooding serves as PKO’s Global Business Development & HR Director, leading international growth strategy, partnerships, and human capital development. She ensures the Group builds strong leadership, effective systems, and a values-driven culture that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term organizational impact

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Head of Global Solutions

Mr. Daniel Yeboah serves as the Head of Global Solutions at PKO. He supports the development of strategic initiatives and international partnerships that strengthen the Group’s operations across key sectors including energy, agriculture, infrastructure, oil & gas, and information technology.

Through his role, he contributes to advancing innovative solutions and global collaboration that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

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Head of Human Resources

Francis Gogo serves as PKO Head of Human Resources, leading people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture across the Group. He is responsible for building strong teams, professional standards, and sustainable HR systems that support performance, growth, and long-term impact.

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Head of Management,Media & Digital Strategy

Mr. Mandela Yaw Anuvabe leads management coordination while overseeing media and digital strategy at PKO. He is responsible for shaping the organization’s media presence, managing digital platforms, and ensuring that PKO’s activities, events, and achievements are effectively communicated to a global audience.

Through strategic communication and digital innovation, he plays a key role in strengthening PKO’s brand visibility and expanding its reach within the sports and boxing community

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Head of Management,Business Engagement & Communication

Celeste Roba Marie leads management coordination, business engagement, and communication at PKO. She is responsible for strengthening partnerships, managing key organizational activities, and ensuring effective communication between PKO, its stakeholders, and the wider community.

Through her role, she helps promote PKO’s vision, support its growth, and enhance the organization’s professional presence within the boxing and sports industry.

Head of Product & Brand Development(Lord Edwards)

Glostephanie Boateng serves as Head of Product & Brand Development at PKO, leading Lord Edwards Fashions, the subsidiary company responsible for PKO’s official branded merchandise, including apparel, boxing gloves, and related equipment.

She provides strategic direction for product innovation, brand positioning, and commercial expansion, ensuring that PKO’s identity is consistently represented across all merchandise lines. Her leadership strengthens brand value, market presence, and long-term revenue growth for the organization.

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Business Support & Operations Executive

Randy Abossey oversees PKO’s business support and operational functions, ensuring efficient systems, strong coordination, and smooth day-to-day operations. His role supports organisational effectiveness and enables teams to deliver consistently in line with PKO’s strategic goals.

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Head of Events & Talent Development

Joseph Hammond leads PKO’s events and talent development initiatives, overseeing the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that showcase talent and drive engagement. He plays a key role in identifying, nurturing, and promoting emerging talent in alignment with PKO’s vision.

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Head of Transport & Logistics

Ernest Addy oversees transport and logistics operations at PKO, ensuring the smooth coordination of travel, equipment movement, and logistical support for events and team activities. His role is essential in maintaining efficient operations behind the scenes, allowing fighters, staff, and event teams to focus on performance and delivery.

Through careful planning and organization, Ernest supports the successful execution of PKO programs, training sessions, and boxing events.

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Head of Security & Director of K5 Security Ltd

Alhassan Ali serves as PKO Head of Security and Director of K5 Security Ltd. He oversees all safety, risk management, and security operations for PKO programs and events. His role ensures the protection of people, assets, and organizational integrity, reflecting the highest professional and operational standards

Head of Hospitality

Stephanie Darkwa serves as PKO Head of Hospitality, leading the delivery of professional, high-quality hospitality experiences across PKO programs, events, and partnerships. She is responsible for standards, service excellence, and guest experience, ensuring PKO’s hospitality operations reflect professionalism, care, and global best practice.

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Personal / Executive Assistant to the Founder & Chairman

Perfect Akos Sedy Wakasu serves as the Personal and Executive Assistant to the Founder & Chairman of the PKO Group of Companies. She supports executive leadership through efficient coordination of administrative operations, schedule management, and high-level communication, ensuring the smooth functioning of the Chairman’s office.

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Head of Operations,Logistics & Transport

Newman Brown Mawunyega oversees PKO’s operational, logistics, and transport functions, ensuring efficient coordination, timely delivery, and operational reliability. His role supports seamless execution across programs and events while maintaining high standards of efficiency and accountability.

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Head of Legal Team

Paul Amstrong Esq. serves as Head of PKO’s Legal Team, overseeing all legal matters, compliance, contracts, and regulatory obligations across the Group. He provides strategic legal oversight to ensure risk mitigation, organizational integrity, and adherence to the highest legal and ethical standards. In this role, he liaises closely with PKO’s dedicated Ghanaian legal team at Morganbauers Y.E.S., led by Lawyer Yaw Sarpong Boateng Esq., ensuring coordinated legal governance across jurisdictions

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Public Relations & Marketing Manager

Sandelle Dankwah leads PKO’s communications, brand positioning, and marketing strategy, ensuring the Group’s values, purpose, and standards are clearly and consistently reflected. Through strategic media engagement and storytelling, she builds trust, credibility, and meaningful connection with global audiences, reinforcing PKO’s belief in principled and impactful communication

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Head of Training and Welfare(Azalea Academy)

Immanuella Owusu provides strategic leadership across training quality and learner wellbeing within PKO Foundation, through Azalea Academy. She ensures high standards, safe learning environments, and strong learner support—directly strengthening PKO’s mission to empower talent and deliver sustainable social impact.

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Global Digital & Media Production Manager

Arnold Baker serves as the Global Digital & Media Production Manager at PKO Foundation, where he oversees digital content creation and media production. He is responsible for managing the foundation’s digital presence and ensuring that its programs, initiatives, and impact stories are effectively communicated across various platforms.

Through creative media production and strategic digital management, Arnold helps strengthen the foundation’s global visibility while supporting its mission of empowering communities and promoting positive change through sports and development.

Our values

In an industry where a lot of people are in it for themselves we are here for the long run, built on integrity and credibility for both internal and external stakeholders.

Integrity

People

Velocity

Flexibility

Vision