Hon. Ghassan Antoine Yared
From modest beginnings to a renowned entrepreneur, Ghassan Yared has been at the forefront of business innovations and practices ever since the beginning of his career. Driven by a strong vision and an unflinching will, he has created enterprises that have become icons in the trade industry and also symbolizes a host of business success stories.
His business and managerial expertise started in the West African Sub region, where he turned trading businesses into leading distribution and marketing companies. Determined to expand his business horizon, in 1993 he founded in Ghana his first venture, Forewin Ghana Limited that had become a leader and a reference in the field of distribution and marketing. His passion and trust in Ghana drove him to attract investors and aggressively diversify into various sectors of the economy.
Believing in the abundant talents of professionals in Ghana, he built a strong management team that shared his vision and have now grown into a Forewin family in excess of 1500 members. Today, Forewin Group became a conglomerate of various business entities leading the way in innovation to service his vision of “Reaching out to the People of Ghana”. aOur CSR is to continuously support the educational sector and communities where we operate.
The Group under his leadership includes the following:
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- Forewin Ghana Limited, a leading distribution and marketing company with a nationwide infrastructure and an impressive brand portfolio; is servicing the Nation through dedicated channels and a fleet of vehicles in excess of 300.
- Forewin exclusive network of 38 cash & carry outlets available in all the 10 regions of the country.
- Mass Industries Limited, a 40,000m2 agro food industrial complex in Tema, servicing the local market and the Ecowas region.
- Diplo FZE Limited, a free zone duty free network.
- Mabani Holdings Ghana Limited, a real estate holding with an impressive property portfolio.
- MHGL in partnership with Actis UK, is undertaking one of the largest mixed used development in the prime airport area of Accra called “THE EXCHANGE. A unique offering, the first of its kind; a place to live, relax, shop and work.
- HMD Forewin Limited, an exclusive supplier of high-quality brands for construction, mining, earthmoving, asphalt, agriculture, recycling and transportation machinery, in addition to building materials and plant equipment. Offering a full workshop facilities, spare parts and after sales service. Brand portfolio includes BOMAG, Doosan, Bobcat, Merlo, Cifa, Jab and others.
Ghassan, self-made, self-educated during the course of his career he completed a post Graduate Advanced Management Program AMP at the renowned INSEAD Fontainebleau, the Business School of the World. His contribution to the Ghanaian economy is noticeable. Ghassan has always encouraged others to contribute their quota to national development with guiding principles that whatever they did should be based on trust, win-win and transparency.
“We believe in Ghana and its people”, we continue to look beyond the horizon to create local opportunities and alternatives to imports. Creating an environment that is self-sufficient to positively affect the lives of every Ghanaian.
Current Roles:
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- Promotion of trade and investment between Peru and Ghana.
- Promotion of cultural activities by the Embassy of Peru in Ghana Support in establishing ties with local authorities.
- Support in promoting public diplomacy by the Embassy of Peru in Ghana
Previous Positions:
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- Industries of Expertise: FMCG, Real Estate, Manufacturing
Key Contributions:
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- Leading a trade mission of Ghanaian entrepreneurs to Peru in 2016, offering direct exposure to Peru’s economic and commercial landscape.
- Providing strategic advisory support on market entry, including identifying Peruvian products with high potential in Ghana and recommending tailored promotion strategies.
- Sponsoring the cash prize for the Ghana–Peru Arts Contest, encouraging cultural exchange and creative expression.
- Providing financial support for humanitarian outreach activities conducted in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees at refugee camps in 2019.
- Funding the cash award for the “Vale un Peru Award” for the best graduating Spanish student for five consecutive years, promoting academic excellence and the study of the Spanish language.
Awards & Recognitions:
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- Citation in his honor as the main sponsor for the I Ghana-Peru Arts Contest 2021.
- Hall of Fame – Trade Sector (Ghana CEO Excellence Award).
- 2020 Entrepreneur of the year (Ghana Business Awards).
- 2018 Ghana’s most respectable C.E.Os (Ghana Industry C.E.O Awards).
- 2017 Best Ghana-Lebanese Business Icon of the year (Ghana Business Quality Awards).
- 2015 Hall of Fame Inductee (Ghana Entrepreneur Awards)
Affiliations & Memberships:
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- International Federation of Consular Corps and Association AISBL.
- Ghanaian-German Economic Association GGEA.
