Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, the newly appointed Economic Policy Adviser to the Vice President’s Office, has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the administration.
Following the announcement made by Minister-designate for Government Communication, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Dr. Khalid took to his social media platforms to share his appreciation and commitment to the role.
“I am truly honoured to have been appointed as the Policy Adviser on the Economy. My heartfelt thanks to H.E. John Mahama and H.E. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for this opportunity,” he wrote.
“I am committed to working tirelessly to achieve the reset agenda, ensuring prosperity and relief for the people of Ghana,” he added.
Dr. Khalid previously served on the NDC’s Economic and Finance Committee during the run-up to the 2024 General Election, collaborating closely with Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. He also played a vital role in supporting the election campaigns of several Members of Parliament in the Upper West Region.
Before his appointment, Dr. Khalid was an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance at Queen’s University Belfast, and previously served as an Associate Professor in Accounting and Financial Management at the University of Sheffield.
In his new role, Dr. Khalid has pledged to work diligently to advance the administration’s reset agenda and deliver tangible benefits to Ghanaians.
About Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid
Dr. Khalid, an Oxford graduate with a PhD from Henley Business School—one of the world’s leading business schools—is a prominent member of the NDC’s Finance and Economy Committee.
He holds an MSc in Taxation Law from the University of Oxford UK, Faculty of Law.
An Executive MBA, Senior Leadership Programme from the Sheffield University Management School, UK.
He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
His academic work is exclusively published in the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Journals, a top-tier platform for business school research.
Beyond academia, he has made significant contributions to research, consultancy, public engagement, and impact, with projects spanning countries like South Africa, Angola, and Mali, showcasing his global perspective and practical expertise.
A former student leader, Dr. Khalid served as the SRC President at the University of Cape Coast, demonstrating his leadership abilities early on.
