Prof. Joseph Magnus Frimpong is a Professor in Finance at the School of Business, KNUST. He is also an Economist and a Business Consultant. He is a director of some successful businesses including Juaben Oil Mills Limited, Juaben-Ashanti, and Sir Magnus Hotel in Kumasi. He was appointed a member of the Governing Board of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) of the Republic of Ghana in 2019. Prior to his appointment to serve on the NDPC board, Prof. Magnus Frimpong functioned as a Dean of KNUST School of Business in 2007. He also served as the Head of Department, Department of Accounting and Finance, KNUST School of Business between 2007 to 2015. His wide international experience and in-depth knowledge in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Econometrics, Research, Entrepreneurship, and Business Consulting have benefited numerous people in academia and industry alike.

Prof. Magnus holds a Ph.D. in Finance from KNUST, an MSc. in Project Analysis, Finance, and Investment from the University of York, England, and a BA Hon. in Economics and Law from KNUST. He holds a Teacher’s Diploma in Mathematics from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Qualified Overseas Teachers’ Status in England.