Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission by President John Mahama.
The appointment was announced in a letter dated Friday, January 17, 2025, addressed to Madam Hardcastle and signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President.
"Your appointment takes effect from 17th January, 2025," the letter stated.
About Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle
Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle is a Senior Partner and an accomplished legal professional. She holds a BA (Hons) in Law and Sociology and is a Barrister-at-Law.
As a Chevening Scholar, she earned an LLM in Banking and Finance from the London School of Economics.
Hardcastle brings extensive expertise in energy, corporate, and commercial law, with in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the oil and gas sector.
She also has a strong background in the legal aspects of investment, banking, and finance.
Her career highlights include significant contributions to economic development strategies, development assistance, and trade relations.
She has worked closely with the Government of Ghana, regulatory bodies, and international development partners.