Anthony Kofituo Morrison

Experience & Activities

Anthony Kofituo S.K Morrison brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd, serving as a dynamic leader in the agribusiness sector with a deep commitment to agricultural development, food systems transformation, and digital financial inclusion. With over 13 years of distinguished service in agribusiness management, policy advocacy, and enterprise support, Anthony has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and contributions to the success of numerous agribusiness initiatives.

Professional Statement

Anthony Morrison is a renowned Farmer, Global Agribusiness Advisor and Strategist, Food Systems Expert, and Agribusiness Value Chain Development Specialist. He is a leading expert in Agriculture Technical Vocational Training (ATVET) transformation, curriculum development, and the establishment and operationalization of Sector Skills councils and bodies. His expertise extends to digital financial inclusion, agricultural infrastructure development, agriculture digital inclusion, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, agro and food trade development, agritech, climate change, resilience, and food security.

Professional Experience

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)—Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) (2016–present)
• Chairman – Ghana Agricultural Sector Skills Body of CTVET Commission (2017–present)
• Executive Director & President, Federation of Young Farmers Ghana (2012–2016)

National Boards & Committees

1. Chairperson: Ghana Agriculture Skills Body of the CTVET Commission.
2. Member: Ghana Sector Skills Committee of CTVET.
3. Past Management Board Member: School of Agriculture, University of Ghana (2019-2023).
4. Executive Vice President: International Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Group (IAID-GROUP).
5. Sectoral Advisory Board Member: West African Center for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana.
6. Advisory Board Member: Center for Biosafety, University of Ghana.
7. National Advisory Board Member: VET ToolBox, British Council Accra, Ghana.
8. Digital Agricultural Advisory Services and Strategic Plan: Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana.
9. Project Management Member: Ghana European Agribusiness Platform.

Consultancy and Special Board Duties

1. Expert Reviewer: Ghana Priorities Reference Group, Copenhagen Consensus Center USA, Inc. (2019).
2. Panel Reviewer: African Union Nepad – EU SIFA FC Funding Window 3 Innovation (2023-2024).
3. Independent Contractor Agreement: ACDI/VOCA USAID Washington, DC (2023).
4. TVET Expert Consultant: UNESCO for strengthening TVET in South Sudan (2024).
5. Green TVET Expert: German Dual Vocational Training System.

Awards & Honors

1. Multiple Agribusiness Ghana Youth Excellence Awards (2018, 2019, 2020).
2. Global Agriculture Leadership Award by the India Council of Food and Agriculture (2018).
3. African Agriculture Leadership Personality by the India Council of Food and Agriculture (2018).

Expertise and Skills

1. Agri-Value Chain Development and Management.
2. Agribusiness Policy Strategy.
3. TVET Curriculum Development.
4. Business Intelligence & Knowledge Management.
5. Digital Rural and E-Commerce Inclusion Strategy.
6. Agribusiness Innovative Financial Inclusion.
7. Climate Change and Resilience in Agriculture.
8. Multi-stakeholder Facilitation and Organizational Strengthening.

Conference and Workshop Participation

• Speaker and panelist at numerous international conferences and workshops, including the African Union Commission, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Labour Organisation, World Food Program, and various agribusiness and economic forums.

Anthony Morrison’s extensive agribusiness background and commitment to sustainable agricultural practices make him a valuable addition to the board of Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd. His leadership and vision will undoubtedly contribute to the company’s mission of pioneering AI and Machine Learning advancements in Africa’s agricultural sector.