Brief Profile of Mr Emmanuel Agbenyega Kartey

Emmanuel Agbenyega Kartey is a seasoned Ghanaian civil servant with over 27 years of progressive leadership in public administration. Currently serving as Chief Director at the Ministry of Defence (since June 2025), he has previously held pivotal roles including Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Special Duties. His expertise spans strategic human resource management, policy formulation, public finance, and administrative reform.

At the Ministry of Defence, Mr Kartey spearheaded transformative projects such as the establishment of a staff gym and swimming facility, introduction of electronic registry systems, and creation of operational and organizational manuals. His tenure also saw the institutionalization of wellness programs, digitized attendance systems, and academic scholarship facilitation for staff.

An alumnus of the University of Ghana, GIMPA, and several international training institutions, Mr Kartey holds a Master’s in Organisational Development and certifications in Human Resources and Public Administration. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, administrative acumen, and dedication to civil service excellence.