Daniel McKorley

Daniel McKorley
Born (1971-06-17) June 17, 1971 (age 52)
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of McDan Group of Companies
Years active1999–present
Spouse(s)Abigail McKorley, Roberta McKorley
Websitehttp://www.mcdanshipping.com/

Daniel McKorley (born 17th June, 1971) is a Ghanaian founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies.[1][2][3] McKorley was awarded the title of Entrepreneur of the Year (2016) at the Ghana Aviation Awards.[4]

Early life and education[edit]

Daniel McKorley was born in La, Accra. After completing high school, he went to the University of Ghana but dropped out after not being able to pay his tuition fees. He could only enroll for a degree 15 years later.[5] McKorley holds a diploma in Leadership from Lehigh University, Pennsylvania. He completed his Bachelors of Science and EMBA at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an honorary doctorate conferred by the London Business School.[6] He holds several post-graduate certificates in entrepreneurship, leadership, transport, and logistics, among other educational achievements.[7]

Career[edit]

Daniel McKorley is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the McDan Group of Companies.[8] He established the McDan Shipping Company in November 1999, which is headquartered in Accra and has branches in Tema and Takoradi. The company has a presence in over 2000 major air and sea ports worldwide due to partnerships with Universal Freight Organization, Cross Trades, and World Cargo Alliance (WCA).[9]

Philanthropy[edit]

McKorley presented an air-conditioned Benz Bus (Sprinter) to the Ghana Tennis Federation at the McDan Tennis Open West African Championship at the Accra Stadium in May 2017.[10][11][12] Daniel McKorley presented an amount of GH¢10,000 to the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in support of the 2017 SWAG Awards Night at the Banquet Hall of the State House.[13]

In September 2021, he supported Psalm Adjeteyfio with GH¢5,000 to aid the actor.[14]

Honors and recognition[edit]

  • The Achievers Award by West Africa Regional magazine
  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of West Africa Nominee (2015)
  • The Entrepreneur of the Year (2016) at the National Aviation Industry Awards[15]
  • Freight Forwarding and Entrepreneur of the Year (2013)[16]
  • CIMG Marketing Man of the Year (2017)[17][18][19]

Personal life[edit]

McKorley is married to Abigail McKorley and Roberta McKorley and they have 10 children.[20][21] Daniel McKorley has been convicted by the Accra High Court for contempt. He was found guilty after the court held that he had deliberately disobeyed orders of the High Court over a disputed parcel of lands at East Legon, and was ordered to pay a fine of GH¢40,000.[22][23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "McDan donates GH¢50,000 to repair tennis court at Accra Sports Stadium |". www.ahomkafm.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  2. ^ "Mcdan promises to refurbish National Tennis Courts". starrfmonline.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-14. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  3. ^ "About us". afwestinternational.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  4. ^ Graphic, Daily. "Ghana news: 33 Companies, individuals honoured at Aviation Awards - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  5. ^ "McDan pledges GH¢50,000 to renovate Accra Stadium tennis court | Citi Sport". sport.citifmonline.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  6. ^ "Laziness is 'killing' Ghanaian youth – McDan". kessbenfm.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  7. ^ "Account Suspended". ghananewsfeed.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  8. ^ "Mcdan promises to refurbish National Tennis Courts". starrfmonline.com. 10 April 2017. Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  9. ^ "I dropped out of the University because I could not pay fees- McDan CEO". ghanapoliticsonline.com. 7 June 2017.
  10. ^ "McDan donates bus to Ghana Tennis Federation". ghheadlines.com. 3 May 2017.
  11. ^ "McDan donates bus to Ghana Tennis Federation". www.graphic.com.gh. 2 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Ghana Tennis Federation gets a mini bus from McDan". pulse.mtn.com.gh. 3 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "McDan donates GHC10,000 towards SWAG awards". primenewsghana.com. 26 May 2017.
  14. ^ "Henry Quartey pledges GHS1,500 monthly stipend to Psalm Adjeteyfio". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  15. ^ "33 companies and individuals honoured at Aviation Awards". ghanaweb.com. August 2016.
  16. ^ "Ghanaian entrepreneurs honoured". graphic.com.gh.
  17. ^ "Bususiness Ghana - News Business". www.businessghana.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  18. ^ Yakubu, Mutala. "CIMG Awards : CEO of McDan Shipping wins Marketing Man of the Year". Primenewsghana.com. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  19. ^ Asare, Kingsley (2018-10-01). "Ghana: McDan Adjudged Marketing Man of the Year 2017". Ghanaian Times (Accra). Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  20. ^ "McDan Dreams Big In Support Of Tennis". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  21. ^ "Autism Centre gets support from the McKorleys". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  22. ^ Starrfm.com.gh. "MacDan convicted for contempt over disputed land; fined ¢40k". Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  23. ^ "McDan convicted for contempt over disputed land; fined GH¢40,000". GhanaWeb. 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
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