Evans Yeboah, renowned Ghanaian sports administrator, finance and investment professional and former Finance Committee Chairman of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the International Sports Institute (ISI) and the ISI Governing Council. This appointment recognises Mr. Yeboah’s two decades of transformative leadership in sports, finance, governance, and development across Africa, Europe and Asia.
A Strategic Appointment for Global Sports Development
The International Sports Institute (ISI) is a leading global think tank focused on sports policy, innovation, and sustainable development. Mr. Yeboah’s role on the Advisory Board will focus on:
- Financial Sustainability in Sports – Advising on funding models for African and Europe’s National Federations and grassroots development.
- Sports Tourism & Economic Growth – Leveraging his expertise in Ghana’s sports tourism initiatives.
- Good Governance & Compliance – Promoting transparency and accountability in sports administration.
A Career of Impact
Evans Yeboah brings over 19 years of experience as a Management Accountant, former Vice President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Chair, Finance-Badminton Africa and Vice President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) and Ghana’s celebrated multiple Chef De Mission & Team Leader Roles since the 2014 African Youth Games.
His leadership has been instrumental in:
- Financial Restructuring – Stabilizing the GOC’s fiscal operations during his tenure as Finance Chair.
- Sports Development – Advocating for inclusive funding for teams an example since becoming African Badminton, Chair-Finance
- Corporate Partnerships – Securing sponsorships for Ghanaian athletes and federations.
Statements of Endorsement
Prof. Professor Oluwaseun Olanrewaju Omotayo, ISI Chairman:
“Evans Yeboah’s blend of financial acumen and sports governance expertise at the highest level, having been Vice President, of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Chair, of the Finance Committee, and Chair, of the Finance, Africa Badminton Confederation, managing 51 countries’ finances and an adjunct lecturer for notable business schools, aligns perfectly with ISI’s mission to drive sustainable sports ecosystems worldwide. His African perspective will be invaluable.”
Evans Yeboah:
“This appointment is a call to amplify Africa’s voice in global sports policy. I’m committed to advancing equitable funding, youth empowerment, and Africa’s rising sports tourism sector.”
Looking Ahead
Mr. Yeboah’s first advisory mandate will focus on developing ISI’s “Sports for Economic Development” framework, with pilot programs in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Credit: Ghana Badminton Association
