Mr. John S. Bawah is a seasoned real estate professional with over fifteen years of experience in residential and commercial property development. Throughout his career, he has successfully led a range of private, commercial, and government housing projects across Ghana, significantly contributing to economic development and job creation in the communities where his projects are situated.
Driven by a strong belief that Ghana’s path to becoming a high-middle income economy is rooted in the provision of sustainable and affordable housing, Mr. Bawah brings a transformative vision to his role as Managing Director of State Housing Company Limited. His leadership is focused on bridging the national housing deficit by delivering cost-effective, high-quality housing solutions tailored to the needs of the average Ghanaian.
Before transitioning into the real estate sector, Mr. Bawah held senior leadership positions with global multinationals including Beiersdorf (makers of Nivea), Nestlé Ghana, and Nokia SSA. His proven expertise in market expansion and business turnaround strategies enabled him to establish and grow operations across several African markets.
His international footprint also includes consulting roles with Imagine FMCG (UAE) and Alphasights, where he provided strategic guidance to multinational brands on entering and expanding in African markets.
As the head of Ghana’s leading state-owned real estate developer, Mr. Bawah is committed to modernizing estate management and reinforcing the role of SHCL as a key driver of national development.
