Also known as: Mr. McKorley · Dr. McKorley · Dr McKorley · businessman and philanthropist Daniel McKorley · Dr Daniel McKorley · Dr. Daniel McKorley · Mr McKorley
Founder of McDan Group and Executive Chairman of Electrochem Ghana Limited, recognized for business leadership and youth entrepreneurship initiatives.
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Joy Online
… Daniel McKorley (McDan) and other corporate bodies to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness, capacity skills training, manufacturing and banking. …
Poor roads choking eco-tourism potential – Avatime Paramount Chief cries outThe Ghanaian Times
… Dr Daniel McKorley, Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies and keynote speaker at the Telecel Business Runway, emphasised that the right business model, people and technology were essential tools for SME growth. …
Telecel concludes SME Month with Business Runway in TakoradiJoy Online
… Despite fibre cuts along the Cape Coast–Winneba road caused by road construction and vandalism, Telecel has secured alternative fibre routes to ensure reliable connectivity to the Central and Western Regions,” she said.Daniel McKorley, Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies and …
Telecel Ghana concludes SME Month 2026 with Business Runway in TakoradiJoy Online
… For entrepreneur and Founder and Executive Chairman of McDan Group, Dr Daniel McKorley, one of the biggest lessons for SMEs is that access to finance does not automatically translate into business growth. …
Telecel Business Runaway in Takoradi equips SMEs with practical tools for growthJoy Online
Founder and Executive Chairman of McDan Group, Dr Daniel McKorley, has cautioned entrepreneurs against allowing their businesses to remain overly dependent on them as they grow. …
McDAN warns SMEs against founder-dependent growth, urges stronger systemsJoy Online
… Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, also called on tertiary institutions to prioritise practical training and industry exposure before students enter the job market. …
ATU launches Business School, urges stronger industry-academia partnershipJoy Online
… This year’s award recipients also included Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Executive Chairman of the McDan Group Daniel McKorley, and businessman Sir Sam Jonah.
GCB Bank MD, Farihan Alhassan recognised with African leadership awardJoy Online
… Abeiku Aggrey Santana, William Tewiah, Dr Daniel McKorley, Alex Apau Dadey, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong and Ernest De-Graft Egyir. …
MSDA commissions 50,000-litre automated water project for Saltpond Municipal HospitalJoy Online
… The determination of the students deeply impressed the guest speaker, Dr Daniel McKorley. …
McDan’s compassion fuels a new generation of entrepreneurs for Ghana and AfricaJoy Online
… It came when business magnate Dr Daniel McKorley challenged graduates to redefine their purpose and become executors of change. …
From academic theorists to absolute executioners — McDan’s powerful charge to Wisconsin graduatesThe Paramount Chief of Avatime has called on the government and Ministry of Roads to urgently rehabilitate deteriorating roads linking Avatime communities, saying poor access is preventing the area from realising its eco-tourism potential and economic growth despite attractions including Mount Gemi, waterfalls, and a canopy walkway.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of Avatime has called on the government and Ministry of Roads to urgently rehabilitate deteriorating roads linking Avatime communities, saying poor access is preventing the area from realising its eco-tourism potential and economic growth despite attractions including Mount Gemi, waterfalls, and a canopy walkway.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month with a Business Runway event in Takoradi, bringing together more than 300 established SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, financial advisers, and investors for training, mentorship, and market exposure. The company's CEO stated that Telecel is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and reliability.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month celebrations with a Telecel Business Runway in Takoradi, bringing together over 300 SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and advisers for training, mentorship and market exposure. CEO Patricia Obo-Nai stated the company is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and has secured alternative fibre routes to ensure reliable connectivity to the Central and Western Regions.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana held its Business Runway programme in Takoradi for the first time, bringing together entrepreneurs and business leaders for practical discussions on financing, digitalisation, marketing, tax compliance, leadership and market access. The CEO said the initiative was designed to take SME support closer to businesses outside Accra and help entrepreneurs address visibility and growth challenges.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel McKorley, founder of McDan Group, has cautioned entrepreneurs against allowing their businesses to remain overly dependent on them as they grow, warning that many struggle when transitioning from founder-led operations without proper systems, structures, and corporate governance in place. He emphasized that lasting companies are built on systems and structures rather than strong personalities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Technical University has launched its Business School, transforming the former Faculty of Business into a fully-fledged school. Industry leaders and academics at the event stressed the need for tertiary institutions to complement classroom learning with practical skills and real-world experience.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank, has received the Special African Leadership Commendation Award at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards in recognition of his contribution to Ghana's banking sector, with the award presented by former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in London.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance has commissioned a 50,000-litre automated water supply system at Saltpond Municipal Hospital to address persistent water shortages and improve healthcare delivery.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast, in collaboration with D-Hub, hosted the McDan Business Sense Challenge during SRC Week, where ten student-led enterprises pitched business ideas before academic and industry judges for startup funding opportunities.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel McKorley, a business magnate, delivered the keynote address at Wisconsin International University College's 19th Graduation Ceremony, challenging graduates to move beyond academic theory and become executors of change. He told the class that attitude and integrity account for 75 percent of success in the real world, and led them in prayer asking God to transform them from "academic theorists" into "absolute executioners" capable of turning ideas into enterprises.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development launched its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi, bringing together employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to provide students with internship, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of McDan Group and founder of Electrochem Ghana Limited, was honoured at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit for his outstanding contribution to Ghana's industrial and economic development, particularly through his leadership of Africa's largest salt mine.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Daniel McKorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies, made his commentary debut at the Hitz FM Rep Your Jersey 2026 Champions League final viewing party at Aviation Social Centre, where he also provided free drinks for attendees.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
McDan Group has responded to a publication by Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) concerning a disputed parcel of land on Spintex Road, stating the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal and that all parties should exercise restraint from public commentary while the case is pending.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Kofi Bentil has urged Ghana to move beyond partisan politics and protect businesses from being targeted based on perceived political affiliations, warning that national investments risk underperformance when viewed through political lenses rather than in the national interest.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mid North Ghana Conference and McDan Foundation held the Adventist Edition of McDan Youth Connect at a Techiman church, where 14 young entrepreneurs pitched business ideas to address unemployment. AMSDA Green Lather Soap won GH¢20,000, with two other ventures receiving GH¢10,000 each; a physically challenged entrepreneur also received undisclosed financial support.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel McKorley of the McDan Group extended the McDan Youth Connect initiative through outreach to Zongo communities in Kumasi and Techiman, including prayers at the Kumasi Zongo mosque and engagement with traditional leaders in Techiman. He announced plans for a zero-interest loan scheme to support women traders in the Techiman community.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Alice Esinam, a BECE candidate from KNUST Senior High School, overcame heavy rain, flooded roads and traffic in Kumasi to reach the 2nd Adventist Edition of the McDan Youth Connect, where she pitched her mother's decade-old catering business to a panel of judges including Prophet Prakash.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The McDan Youth Connect, a youth empowerment platform in Ghana, held its 2nd Adventist Edition in Kumasi, where ten young entrepreneurs pitched business ideas for funding and mentorship. Winners received cash prizes and support packages, including GH¢20,000 for the overall winner and additional backing for agribusiness and fashion ventures.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that symbolic recognition of Electrochem Ghana Limited and its leader at the Ghana CEO Summit must be backed by sustained strategic support from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to translate into real industrial transformation and unlock the salt industry's full potential.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has awarded business magnate Daniel McKorley the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to business, job creation and community development. The honour was presented at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball held at Manhyia Palace as part of celebrations marking the Asantehene's 27th coronation anniversary.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →