The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley has retained his honour as the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) ‘Man of the Year.’ 2024.
This solidifies his status as a key figure in transforming Africa’s supply chain landscape, highlighting his continued leadership and underscores his vital role in driving innovation, infrastructure development, and regional trade growth across the continent as an imminent Member of CISCM.
The CISCM ‘Man of the Year’ recognition is presented to individuals who demonstrate transformative and reformative leadership and create sustainable impact within the progressive supply management environment -Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISCM).
As a pioneer in logistics and trade facilitation, Dr McKorley has been celebrated for his unwavering commitment to modernizing Africa’s supply chain networks, positioning the continent to compete more effectively in the global marketplace.
His repeated recognition reflects sustained excellence and a resilient drive to overcome key challenges in today’s volatile and uncertain Economic and Business environment, including logistic bottlenecks, technological gaps, Professional ineptitude and cross-border trade barriers.
President of CISCM, Richard Obeng Okrah, commended Dr McKorley’s lasting influence. He said: “Dr McKorley’s contributions go beyond business achievement; it’s about transforming Africa’s future. His innovative strategies and steadfast commitment make him a well-deserved repeat honoree.”
A Legacy of Excellence
At the forefront of McDan Group, Dr McKorley has driven initiatives that are reshaping Africa’s supply chain infrastructure; a standout achievement is the creation of cutting-edge logistic hubs, such as the state-of-the-art McDan Logistics Hub in Tema – Ghana.
This facility has become a crucial hub for regional trade, offering advanced warehousing, real-time tracking systems, and multimodal transport solutions to streamline cargo movement across West Africa.
Under his visionary leadership, McDan Shipping has emerged as a leading maritime logistics provider, significantly reducing transit times and costs for businesses relying on Africa’s transport corridors.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Africa Continent
In addition to Dr. Daniel McKorley’s recognition, the 2024 CISCM Night spotlighted a diverse range of leaders and institutions who have thrived in Integrated Supply Chain Management.
Director General of Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, also emerged as the 2024 CISCM Woman of the Year.
This recognition acknowledges her exceptional leadership and dedication to integrated supply chain management in both the public and private sectors.
Her fortitude lies in using the 17 CISCM value streams to create effective collaboration and integration between the public and public institutions and the public and private sectors for effective stakeholder value.
Other Recognitions:
Professional of the Year: Dr. Jennifer Bruce-Konuah; Practitioner of the Year: Seth Adu-Baah; Green Member of the Year: Bethel Yeboah; Student of the Year: Franklina Wilson-Aforo; Overall Best Organisation: Volta River Authority; Academic Institution of the Year: Koforidua Technical University;
CISCM Special Recognition – Meritorious Order of Service to
Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (Posthumous Honour) for his foundational role into Integrated Supply Chain Management ideals; Prof. Joshua Alabi for his transformational leadership through the use of Integrated Supply Chain Management ideals at the University of Professional Studies, Accra; Dr. Kofi Asamoah for his sterling performance in Ports and Harbours Operations and Management. Additional his exceptional leadership in labour unionism around the globe.
West Africa Category
Institution of Excellence Transportation: Bethel Logistics Limited; Institution of Excellence Health & Medicine: University of Ghana Medical Centre; Institution of Excellence Trade & Services: Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company – WAC
Africa Category
Institution of the Year (Extractions Industry): Tullow Ghana Limited and Institution of the Year (Consumption Market) – Downstream: Coastal Bottlers, Kenya
CISCM Value Streams Category
Best Organisation – Legal & Contracts: Tullow Ghana Limited; Best Organisation – Sourcing, Acquisitions & Procurement: Tullow Ghana Limited; Best Organisation – Operations & Controls: Volta River Authority; Best Organisation – Leadership & Governance: Tullow Ghana Limited; Best Organisation – International Trade: B5 Plus Group; Best Organisation – Distribution Chain: Bethel Logistics; Best Organisation – Ports Operations & Management: McDan Group; Best Organisation – Innovations & Business Development: McDan Group; Best Organisation – Sustainability: Equatorial Coca Cola Bottling Company – WAC; Best Organisation – Human Capital: Ghana National Petroleum Corporation; Best Organisation – Transport & Ancillary Services: Eolis Shipping Ghana Limited
CISCM Order of Service – Meritorious Recognition
Miss Winifred Addo for dedicated to work and long service; Kwame Agati (Esq) for developing the foundational legal structures for the Institute; Prof. Jonathan Teye Opata for harmonising the definition of CISCM’s Integrated Supply Chain Management; Hannah Boahemaa Otu for effectively implementing the structures of the Women in Supply Chain Management wing of CISCM.
The event was attended by many high powered dignitaries including the representative of the Akwamuhene Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III (Chairman), the representative of The Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, Nsiah Mohammed (Parliamentary Services), The representative Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Christopher Archer, and The Minister for land and Natural resources Emmanuel Armah- Kofi Buah; and Justice Baffoe Bonnie, a Supreme Court Judge and the Husband of the Director General of Ghana Prisons Service, who was adjudged CISCM Woman of the Year 2024.
