G&J Technical Services Limited, a leading distributor of diesel generating sets and provider of backup power solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Djan-Sampson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 1, 2015.
Mr. Djan-Sampson replaces Mr. Godfrey Asiedu, the current Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, who will relinquish his CEO role but retain his Executive Chairman role, following this appointment.
Mike joins GS J from Metso Mining & Construction Technology, a supplier of mineral processing equipment, where he served in Customer Services, Business Development and General Management roles since 2008. Prior to joining Metso, Mike served as Aftermarket Manager at Pasico Ghana Limited, a multi-franchise dealership selling and supporting cranes, earth-moving and port handling equipment and diesel generating sets from 2006 to 2008.
Mike also previously held a number of positions with the AngloGold Ashanti Group during a 13 -year career, where he focused primarily on developing maintenance systems and managing large and diverse engineering and maintenance teams.
Mike has just completed a Masters program in Business Administration, Finance Option. He also holds a Masters degree in Mine -Mechanical Engineering from Queens University, Ontario, Canada and a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Science & Technology, Kumasi.
"I am delighted with Mike's appointment as CEO," said Godfrey Asiedu, Executive Chairman and CEO of G&J. "Mike is assuming the CEO role at a time when the company is building for the future. He has an intimate understanding of G&J's functional areas and key markets, having served as a non-Executive Director of GS J since 2013.1 believe his significant business and engineering expertise will be invaluable as the company positions itself for the next level of transformation."
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Djan-Sampson said, "1 am excited to take on the role of CEO at G&J, a company that continues to be defined by strong customer relationships and a sound service culture. I believe that there are unique opportunities to expand G&J's product suite in the energy market.
G&J possesses a talented pool of dedicated employees, and I look forward to working alongside them"
About G&J Technical Services Limited
G & J is a leading provider of backup power solutions and distributor of a wide range of diesel generating sets, for residential, commercial and industrial markets. Our generators range in output from 10kVA to 3000kVA, and serving as both prime and emergency backup power for a variety of applications.
As a provider of backup power solutions, GS J offers a full range of aftermarket sales and service support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. G&J sources its diesel generating sets and obtains critical technical support from its United Kingdom -based affiliates, AJ Power Limited.
This enables the company to stay true to its founding principle of differentiating itself through quality products and services.
G&J's corporate head office is located at 43 Ring Road South, Obetsebi Circle — Korle-bu Road with
other major operations in Haatso, Accra and Kumasi.
For further information, please contact:
Telephone: 0302 689178/9
Email: salesOgjtechghana.com
Website: www.gjtechghana.com
