Meet The Board - ASHRAE Ghana Chapter
Our EXECUTIVES & Board of Governors
2024-2025
Mr. Joseph Ainguah
Chapter President
Joseph William Ainguah is a Building Services Engineer with over 28 years of experience in engineering design, project supervision, and implementation. He is a member of ASHRAE, GhIE, IET UK, and CIBSE UK, and holds an MSc in Building Services Engineering, focusing on sustainability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Known for his attention to detail, strong coordination, and excellent communication skills, he consistently delivers projects on time and to the highest standards
Mr. Samuel Asiedu
Chapter President-Elect
Mr. Samuel Asiedu is a manager at the Central Bank of Ghana working in the Corporate management and Services Department (CMSD).
Mr. Ebenezer Ato Roberts
Chapter Vice President
Ing. Ebenezer Ato Roberts is the Executive Director of ARQ Engineering Solutions Limited, a bespoke multidisciplinary building services engineering consultancy. He has over 25 years experience as an engineer having qualified as an Electrical/ Electronics Engineering from the then University of Science and Technology in 1996. He has obtained postgraduate qualifications from the Coventry University and the Brunel Universty, both in the United Kingdom. He has been a lead MEP Engineer on several building projects in the private and public sectors in Ghana. He is a Chair of the Electrical/ Electronics Engineering Division and a member of the Council of the Ghana Institution of Engineering.
Mr. Richard Baah Asare
Chapter Treasurer
Richard Baah Asare has nearly 20 years of experience in HVAC-R, including HVAC design, transport refrigeration, and project management. He heads the HVAC Installation and Service Department at Atlantic Climate Control Ltd., overseeing residential, commercial, and industrial systems. A member of ASHRAE since 2019, Richard has served as Secretary and Board Member for ASHRAE Ghana and is currently the Chapter Treasurer. His interests include HVAC design, indoor environmental quality, and energy efficiency. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Phil. in Industrial Mathematics from KNUST and is a PMP-Certified member of the Project Management Institute and the Ghana Institution of Engineering.
Mr. Wilberforce Bekoe
Chapter Secretary
Wilberforce Botwe Bekoe is the Managing Director and joint owner of Airnet Ltd., with nearly 29 years of experience in the HVAC industry. He specializes in the design, installation, and commissioning of HVAC systems. W.B Bekoe is skilled in after-sales service and holds a First Class Refrigeration Engineers Certificate of Competency. He is a Master’s Degree graduate in Building Services Engineering from Brunel University, London. Ing Bekoe is a former Board Member of the ASHRAE Ghana Chapter and currently serves as the Chapter’s Secretary. He is also a Board Member of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Association of Ghana.
Kwame Owusu-Achaw (Dr.)
Chapter BoG
Dr. Kwame Owusu-Achaw is a refrigeration expert with 47 years of experience and a former President of ASHRAE Ghana (2023/24). As Principal Consultant at RAM Engineering Ltd., he specialises in building services, cold storage systems, energy audits, and sustainable refrigeration under the Montreal Protocol. He holds a Ph.D. in Refrigeration Engineering from NTNU, Norway, and is a Senior Member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering.
Patrick Ata (Dr.)
Chapter BoG
Dr. Patrick Ata has nearly 30 years of experience in the HVAC and electricity distribution sectors and is the Managing Director of Atlantic International Holding Company (AIHCL), a leading engineering contracting firm in Accra, Ghana. A member of ASHRAE since 1992, he serves on the Board of Governors of the Ghana Chapter and chairs its Technology Transfer Committee. He is passionate about indoor air quality, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, decarbonization, and renewable energy. Patrick holds degrees from Bristol University, King’s College London, and University College London, and is a member of the Ghana Institute of Engineers and a board member of the African Futures Institute.
Ms Patricia Kwakye-Boateng
Chapter BoG
Ms. Patricia Kwakye-Boateng is a lecturer and academic counsellor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Accra Technical University, specialising in HVAC and sustainable energy systems. She is dedicated to guiding students toward academic and professional success and plays a key role as the Student Activity Chair for the ASHRAE Ghana Chapter. Patricia promotes student involvement in ASHRAE activities and has been instrumental in establishing the student branch at Accra Technical University, fostering future leaders in the HVAC&R industry.
Mr Albert M Aboagye
Chapter BoG
Mr. Albert Aboagye is the CEO and Managing Director of Maybert Engineering Company Limited, with a career spanning over 40 years in refrigeration and air conditioning. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from KNUST and specialized in Ammonia cold plant design at Grasso Hollard Ghana. Aboagye furthered his expertise through training in the USA and at Goodman Training School. He served as Technical Director and Partner at African Horizon Company Ltd from 1997 to 2007 before founding Maybert Engineering in 2007, excelling in cold room and air conditioning design. His work has impacted projects across Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Togo, and other African countries. Aboagye is also a distinguished member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers.
Mr Nana K Ohene-Adu
Chapter BoG
Our past president as a section, Mr. Nana Ohene Adu, served for the 2021/2022 ASHRAE year. He is the owner of Eco-Techmate Limited. With over 40 years’ experience in the HVAC industry, he has groomed many engineers in their career development.
Mr Nana Kwamina Sagoe
Chapter BoG
Nana Kwamina Sagoe has nearly 18 years of experience in the HVAC industry and is the Regional Manager for West Africa (Nigeria & Ghana) at Trane Technologies. He has been a member of ASHRAE since 2019 and serves on the Board of Governors of the Ghana Chapter. Nana Kwamina is particularly interested in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and green buildings. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and is a member of the Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE).