About Us
Learn about our mission, vision, and the dedicated team behind Global Experience Placements. Discover what drives us to connect passionate individuals with transformative opportunities.
Who We Are & What Drives Us
For over a decade, Global Experience Placements has been the bridge between passionate individuals and communities in need. We believe that meaningful cultural exchange and professional placements have the power to transform both volunteers and the communities they serve.
Our Mission
To deliver high-quality placement and support services that connect students, graduates, volunteers, and professionals with impactful opportunities across diverse sectors worldwide.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted international placement organization fostering professional growth, global partnerships, and community transformation.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Compassion
We lead with empathy and genuine care for every individual and community we serve.
Integrity
Transparency and accountability guide every action and decision we make.
Inclusivity
We embrace diversity and create opportunities accessible to all backgrounds.
Global Impact
Our reach extends across borders, connecting communities worldwide.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in placement quality and support.
Empowerment
We equip individuals with skills and experiences that transform their futures.
Meet Our Leadership
Our dedicated team of professionals brings together diverse expertise in international development, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and humanitarian support. Together, we are committed to making every placement a transformative experience.
John Success Akotia
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
As the founder and driving force behind Global Experience Placements, John Success Akotia leads the organization with a clear vision: to deliver high-quality placement and support services that connect students, graduates, volunteers, and professionals with impactful opportunities across diverse sectors worldwide.
Dr. Joseph A. K. Mensah
Board Member
A professional consultant and National Director in Ghana with experience in education, agriculture, business, youth development and administration. His career includes serving as a headmaster, GNAPS district and regional secretary, author and publisher, and private consultant in education, agriculture and business. He has also undertaken professional and leadership roles in Ghana and The Gambia, including consultancy, youth development, educational assessment, medical administration and charitable organisation leadership. His key interests include education, agricultural production, youth counselling and development, business, reading, music and tourism.
Emmanuel Sagoe
Board Member
An experienced finance, accounting and project-management professional with an MBA in Finance and more than two decades of professional experience. His strongest profile is the combination of financial management, donor-funded project management, programme administration, consultancy and teaching, with significant experience supervising youth skills-development programmes.
Joycelyn Ankomah
Director
Joycelyn plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth coordination of placements, logistics, and on-the-ground operations. With a strong commitment to organizational excellence, she helps bridge the gap between international volunteers and local communities, ensuring every experience is seamless and impactful.
Raymond Romeo Dravie
Director of IT
Has more than 10 years experience in ICT with a strong background in Algorithmic Designs, Data Centers, IT Infrastructure, Software Development, Network, Management and Leadership.
Expertise:
Knowledge and experience in Networking, Programming & Databases: C++, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, VB.NET, Java, MySQL, Website Development
Want to Join Our Team?
We are always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who share our vision of empowering communities through global volunteerism. If you want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.