Ebenezer Oppong-Appiah is a dedicated materials and metallurgical engineering professional with over two decades of experience in foundry operations, the production and marketing of mining wear parts, and representation of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across Ghana and West Africa. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Foundry (Gh) Ltd and the Country Representative for the Mafoder Group in the Royal Republic of Morocco, where he leads strategic engagements within the Ghanaian mining sector.
Mr. Oppong-Appiah’s academic journey reflects a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence. He holds an HND in Foundry and Metallurgy, a BBA in Accounting, a B.Tech in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and an MBA in Strategic Management. He is currently pursuing an MPhil in Materials Engineering, researching the “Characterisation and Enhancement of Ghanaian Clays as Foundry Bentonite,” with the intent of specialising in Foundry and Forging Technology.
His career has been marked by leadership, innovation, and impactful contributions to industry and academia. As Managing Director of Crescent Foundry (Gh) Ltd, he has led successful foundry consultancy and advocacy projects, including supervising the maintenance and revival of a defunct foundry at GRATIS Foundation in 2019, and overseeing the installation of an educational foundry unit at Kumasi Technical University in collaboration with the Department of Materials Engineering. These efforts have significantly advanced foundry education and training in Ghana.
Through partnerships between Crescent Foundry (Gh) Ltd and the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at KNUST, he has been instrumental in securing funding to enhance foundry education. This initiative offers free training in foundry technology, including computer-aided design (CAD), CNC machining, pattern making, and mould making, equipping students and young professionals with practical skills for industry.
Mr. Oppong-Appiah possesses extensive expertise in materials characterisation techniques such as XRD, SEM, TG-DSC, and FTIR, as well as in the production of ductile and cast iron. His contributions also extend to the development of occupational standards for Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. Beyond engineering, he is skilled in strategic marketing, contract negotiations, and corporate leadership, maintaining a wide professional network across Ghana and West Africa.
Blending technical expertise with business acumen, he continues to drive innovation, growth, and sustainable industrial solutions. He is deeply passionate about mentoring young engineers, advancing the foundry and metallurgical industry, and bridging the gap between technical innovation and practical application.
