John Sheriff Bawah, Managing Director, State Housing Company Limited (SHCL)
The new State Housing Company Limited (SHCL), Managing Director, John Sheriff Bawah has pledged to transform the housing sector by leveraging innovation, efficiency, and strategic partnerships to expand homeownership opportunities.
With an extensive background in real estate development, project management, and international business, Bawah brings a strategic vision focused on making quality housing affordable, sustainable, and accessible for all Ghanaians.
In his foremost meeting with the management of the company, Bawah emphasized his commitment to improving estate management services, ensuring modern and well-planned housing projects that cater to both urban and rural communities.
A leader with proven expertise
Bawah is widely recognized for his ability to drive growth in global companies and effect real change in Ghana’s real estate landscape. His career spans over fifteen years in residential and commercial property development, having led key private, commercial, and government housing projects across the country.
His work in the sector has contributed to economic growth and job creation, benefiting communities where he has developed housing projects. He firmly believes that Ghana’s transition to a high-middle-income economy depends on the availability of affordable and sustainable housing solutions.
Multinational Experience and Strategic Vision
Before venturing into real estate, Mr. Bawah held leadership roles in top multinational companies, including Beiersdorf (makers of Nivea), Nestlé Ghana, and Nokia SSA. His expertise in market expansion and business turnaround strategies saw him successfully establish operations in multiple countries.
At Beiersdorf, he led business expansion across 13 West African nations, notably setting up full-scale operations in Nigeria and Ghana. His contributions to Nestlé Ghana included pioneering the Modern Trade segment, while at Nokia SSA, he played a key role in retail strategy transformation and product innovation.
His international experience extends to consulting roles with Imagine FMCG (UAE) and Alphasights, where he advised multinational brands on African market entry and expansion strategies.
A vision for the future of State Housing
With a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Westminster (UK) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Ghana, coupled with extensive leadership training in Germany, South Africa, and Canada, Mr Bawah is well-equipped to lead SHCL into a new era of growth and innovation.
He has also enhanced his real estate expertise by securing a professional certification from the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), Canada.
As the new Managing Director of SHCL, Bawah aims to bridge Ghana’s housing deficit by introducing cost-effective, high-quality housing solutions tailored to the needs of the average Ghanaian. His leadership is expected to modernize estate management and strengthen the role of SHCL in national development.
With his track record in real estate, project execution, and business leadership, the future of SHCL under John Sheriff Bawah looks promising and transformative.