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Four Decades of Trade, Built on Trust

Inter West Coast Company Limited was established in Ghana, West Africa in 1983. What began as a small clearing and forwarding outfit has grown into a leading international shipping, logistics and commodities company, serving importers, exporters and producers across the West African sub-region and beyond with technological efficiency and unparalleled service.

Our Mission

Breaking the myth surrounding shipping and commodities supplies in the West African region and beyond by ensuring technological efficiency and unparalleled service.

Our Goal

Built on Consistent
Footprints

With consistent footprints, the company has established efficient and expedient business operations, anchored by three strategic priorities.

01

Regional Reach Across the Sub-Region

Reaching the entire West African sub-region with our clearing and forwarding, supply and distribution commodity chain.

02

Cement Importation & Distribution

Importation of semi-bulk cement for bagging in Ghana, and establishing efficient distribution centres across Ghana and West Africa.

03

Warehousing for Easy Accessibility

Building warehouses across the sub-region for storage and distribution, creating easy accessibility for our clientele.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Decades of combined expertise in shipping, law, corporate administration and human resources guide our operations.

Mr. Yaw Jectey Nyarko Founder

Mr. Yaw Jectey Nyarko

Chairman & C.E.O

Founder of Inter West Coast Company Limited, with over 30 years' experience in shipping, import and export, combined with firm knowledge in management and administration.

Holds a Diploma in Shipping and has completed several other managerial courses. Mr. Yaw Jectey Nyarko is the chairman and chief executive officer of Inter West Coast Company Limited, and the founder of the company. He is a prudent businessman with vast experience spanning over 30 years in shipping, import and export, combined with firm knowledge in management and administration.

He holds several professional certificates, including a Certificate of Proficiency by CEPS (1986) and Corporate Membership of the Customs Brokers Association (CUBAG). Mr. Nyarko is also a member of the Institute of Administrators, Ghana.

Mr. Alex Apau Dadey Director

Mr. Alex Apau Dadey

Director

An entrepreneur with 25 years' experience in the corporate world of commerce, educated at Mfantsipim School and the University of Ghana Business School.

Mr. Alex Dadey is a product of Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast. He holds a BSc Admin degree from the University of Ghana – School of Administration, now the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS). Alex is an entrepreneur with 25 years' experience in the corporate world of commerce.

He started his career in 1986 in the United Kingdom as an Export Sales Supervisor of D. S. Richman Ltd, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become Export Sales Manager of the company, with responsibility for key accounts in ten countries spread across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Mr. Alex Quaynor Director

Mr. Alex Quaynor

Director

A practicing lawyer and Head of The Akufo-Addo, Prempeh and Co law firm, associated with Inter West Coast since 1996.

Mr. Alex Quaynor is a practicing lawyer and holds an LLB (Hons) BL in law. He is currently the Head of The Akufo-Addo, Prempeh and Co, a law firm. He has been associated with Inter West Coast Company Limited since 1996.

Mr. Alex Quaynor is also the local Advisor of the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (an NGO) and a Director of Glico General Insurance Company Limited.

Mr. Kwabena Sakyi Nyarko Director / Secretary

Mr. Kwabena Sakyi Nyarko

Director / Secretary

A strategic Human Resources and business leader with over 12 years' experience across the maritime, energy, logistics, aviation, telecommunications and banking sectors.

Kwabena Nyarko is a strategic Human Resources and business leader with over 12 years' experience partnering with executive teams to drive organisational growth, workforce transformation and operational excellence across the maritime, energy, logistics, aviation, telecommunications and banking sectors.

Combining strong commercial acumen with deep expertise in people strategy, organisational development and change management, he is recognised for aligning talent and business objectives to deliver sustainable results, build high-performing teams and support long-term organisational success across diverse international markets, working in blue-chip companies such as Vodafone, Qatar Airways and Fidelity Bank.

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