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Daniel McKorley
Born
Daniel McKorley

Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of McDan Group of Companies
Years active1999 till present
SpouseAbigail McKorley
Websitehttp://www.mcdanshipping.com/

Daniel McKorley is a Ghanaian business magnate,founder and chief executive officer of McDan Group of Companies.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] He is a graduate of Business Management and has been a business entrepreneur for more than ten years. Mckorley was adjudged the Entrepreneur of the year - 2016 at the Ghana Aviation Awards.[8]

Early life

Mckorley was born on June 16, in Labadi, Accra. He attended his primary school at the same community and further his education at the senior high level. After his High school education he gained admission to study at the University of Ghana but dropped out because he could not pay his school fees.

Education

He holds Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) and a Certificate degree in Entrepreneurship both from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). He also holds diplomas in Leadership and Transport & Logistics. A commercially astute executive with a wealth of experience gained within the freight forwarding, haulage, logistics and private security industry, both locally & internationally has contributed an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Commonwealth University, London Business School, UK. Proven records of dramatically improving clearance & delivery times in the transport, haulage & logistic field whilst managing high value asset investments and adding value to customer's overall experience.

Business

Daniel McKorley is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the McDan Group of Companies.[9] He revealed that he dropped out of the University because he could not pay his school fees.Arguably one of the most successful businessmen in Ghana, Daniel McKorley could only attain a degree 15 years, after dropping out of the University of Ghana. He started the McDan Shipping Company which was established in November 1999, with headquartered in Accra and Branches in Tema and Takoradi.The company has a presence in over 2000 major air and sea ports worldwide due to a partnership with Universal Freight Organization, Cross Trades and World Cargo Alliance(WCA).[10]

Humanity

McKorley presented an air-conditioned Benz Bus (Sprinter) to the Ghana Tennis Federation at the McDan Tennis Open West African Championship at the Accra Stadium in May 2017.[11][12][13] Daniel McKorley presented an amount of GHC10, 000 to the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in support of the 2017 SWAG Awards Night at the Banquet Hall of the State House.[14]

Recognition

  • The achievers Award by West Africa Regional magazine
  • Ernst & Young entrepreneur of West Africa Nominee - 2015
  • The Entrepreneur of the year - 2016[15][16]
  • Freight Forwarding and entrepreneur of the year - 2013[17]
  • CIMG Marketing Man of the Year 2017[18][19][20]

Family

McKorley is married to Abigail McKorley and the couple have children.[21][22]

References

  1. ^ "McDan donates GH¢50,000 to repair tennis court at Accra Sports Stadium |". www.ahomkafm.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  2. ^ "McDan pledges GH¢50,000 to renovate Accra Stadium tennis court | Citi Sport". sport.citifmonline.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  3. ^ "Laziness is 'killing' Ghanaian youth – McDan". kessbenfm.com.
  4. ^ "Account Suspended". ghananewsfeed.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  5. ^ "Mcdan promises to refurbish National Tennis Courts". starrfmonline.com.
  6. ^ "McDan supports 42nd MTN-SWAG Awards". myjoyonline.com.
  7. ^ "About us". afwestinternational.com.
  8. ^ Graphic, Daily. "Ghana news: 33 Companies, individuals honoured at Aviation Awards - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  9. ^ "Mcdan promises to refurbish National Tennis Courts". starrfmonline.com. 10 April 2017.
  10. ^ "I dropped out of the University because I could not pay fees- McDan CEO". ghanapoliticsonline.com. 7 June 2017.
  11. ^ "McDan donates bus to Ghana Tennis Federation". ghheadlines.com. 3 May 2017.
  12. ^ "McDan donates bus to Ghana Tennis Federation". www.graphic.com.gh. 2 May 2017.
  13. ^ "Ghana Tennis Federation gets a mini bus from McDan". pulse.mtn.com.gh. 3 May 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  14. ^ "McDan donates GHC10,000 towards SWAG awards". primenewsghana.com. 26 May 2017.
  15. ^ "33 companies and individuals honoured at Aviation Awards". ghanaweb.com.
  16. ^ "33 Aviation Companies Honoured". dailyguideafrica.com.
  17. ^ "Ghanaian entrepreneurs honoured". graphic.com.gh.
  18. ^ "Bususiness Ghana - News Business". www.businessghana.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  19. ^ Yakubu, Mutala. "CIMG Awards : CEO of McDan Shipping wins Marketing Man of the Year". Primenewsghana.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  20. ^ Asare, Kingsley (2018-10-01). "Ghana: McDan Adjudged Marketing Man of the Year 2017". Ghanaian Times (Accra). Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  21. ^ "McDan Dreams Big In Support Of Tennis". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  22. ^ "Autism Centre gets support from the McKorleys". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
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