Mr. Wilson Atta Krofah

Wilson Atta Krofah, the older of twins, was born on 20th March 1939 at Obawale in the Yilo Krobo District, Eastern Region of Ghana, to Lawrence Sakyiama and Lydia Korowaa. He was one of six children. Their parents passed very early in their childhood, so the children were raised by an aunt, Agnes Opokua, and an uncle affectionately known as Teacher Mamphey at Tumfa.

He attended Begoro Presbyterian Boarding School and thereafter Akim Tafo Business College, where he laid the foundation for a distinguished career in commerce.

The young Begoro man moved to Accra in pursuit of opportunity. After what he described as a rigorous interview, he landed his first job with the United African Company (UAC) in 1953, employed as a District Manager's Secretary. His positive attitude and excellence saw him rise swiftly to Sales Manager at Accra ICE Company, a UAC subsidiary.

He went on to serve in various subsidiaries and capacities within UAC. His career took him across the world — from Kenya to the United Kingdom and Nigeria — working with Lever Brothers, not to mention the numerous other countries he visited with work. His work-life balance was second to none; he worked hard and played hard.

He retired from Unilever as a Commercial Director, whereupon he set up his own successful companies — Research and Marketing Services (RMS) and WILEB Mining Supplies Ltd, the latter of which he worked at until his passing on 19th February 2026.