International Orientation Programme 2026IOP 2026
Richard J. Gyasi, Business & Investment tutor for IOP 2026

Business & Investment

Richard J. Gyasi

Entrepreneur · Executive Business Developer · Government Consultant

Management Consulting Partner, Africom Trade Commerce · Founder, OpenStabl

Ghana

Richard J. Gyasi is an entrepreneur, executive business developer, government consultant and management consulting partner at Africom Trade Commerce. He is also the founder of OpenStabl, an escrow and cross-border payment platform designed to support secure transactions for individuals, businesses and institutions.

Throughout his career, Richard has focused on business development, entrepreneurship and institutional transformation. He has mentored more than 1,000 students in digital trading opportunities and entrepreneurship, helping emerging professionals develop the knowledge, confidence and commercial skills required to build sustainable ventures. He is also a strong advocate for institutional reset, responsible leadership and systems that create lasting economic and social value.

Richard is passionate about culture, tourism and the arts, particularly their potential to drive infrastructure development, economic opportunity and regional integration. His personal philosophy is simple: "Help others succeed, and through the process, you will succeed as well." This principle shapes his approach to leadership, mentorship and enterprise development.

Professional record

Mentored 1,000+ students in digital trading and entrepreneurship

Founder, OpenStabl — secure escrow and cross-border payments

Areas of expertise

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Development
  • Government Consulting
  • Management Consulting
  • Cross-border Payments
  • Institutional Transformation
  • Digital Trading
  • Creative Economy
  • Cultural Tourism
  • Mentorship

Business & Investment

Areas of teaching

Entrepreneurship & Venture Building

Business Development Strategy

Government & Institutional Consulting

Cross-border Payments & Escrow

Digital Trading Opportunities

Creative Economy & Cultural Tourism

Leadership & Mentorship

Sustainable Enterprise Development