An accomplished academic and senior software architect, Leslie, born on March 14, 1974, in Kumasi, has been officially selected as the occupant of the silver stool of the Ashanti Kingdom and introduced to the royal family of Asante Mampong. This introduction marks the beginning of the proceedings and preparations for his enstoolment.
Leslie’s distinguished profile blends deep technical expertise with a lifelong commitment to leadership and educational excellence.
Educational and Leadership Background
Leslie began his education at City of Kumasi Preparatory school before attending Prempeh College, where he achieved distinction in both his Ordinary and Advanced level studies and served as Assistant School Prefect.
His advanced academic journey and leadership roles include:
- B.Sc. (Hons) Geomatic Engineering (First Class): Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He later served as President of the KNUST Old Students Association (KNUST Chapter), leading alumni engagement, organizing reunions, and championing career mentorship.
- M.Sc. Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (Distinction): University of Twente – Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Netherlands.
- M.Sc. Computational Science and Engineering (Gut Bestanden): Department of Informatics, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
Professional Expertise and Strategic Leadership
With over two decades of experience, Leslie is a senior software architect and geospatial systems strategist, having led complex software initiatives across Europe and Africa.
He currently serves as the Product and Service Group Manager at GAF AG in Germany. In this role, he oversees multidisciplinary teams delivering ISO-compliant software solutions for spatial analysis, agricultural decision support, and secure identity management. His work focuses on project governance, infrastructure modernization, and driving alignment with evolving standards and regulatory frameworks.
Leslie is certified as a Scrum Master and Product Owner and is a long-standing member of IEEE, ACM, and the IEEE Computer Society.
Fluent in English, Twi, and German, and deeply rooted in the Botaase Royal Family of Asante Mampong, Leslie brings a unique combination of cultural depth, global perspective, and technical foresight to his community. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to mentorship and meaningful impact, positioning him as a builder of both advanced systems and community purpose.
Source: Ameyaw Debrah
