Yaw Gyabaah
About Yaw Gyabaah
Yaw Gyabaah is a Graduate Consultant in Economics & Strategy at Arup with a background in environmental economics and sustainable development.
Current Role at Arup
Yaw Gyabaah is currently employed as a Graduate Consultant in Economics & Strategy at Arup. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, he has held this position since 2021. In his role, he focuses on economic strategies that align with sustainable development and green growth. His work involves developing strategic plans that address economic challenges and opportunities in various projects.
Previous Experience at LSE Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa
Yaw Gyabaah previously worked at the LSE Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa as a Finance and Sponsorship Coordinator for the LSE Africa Summit. He held this role from 2020 to 2021 in London, England. His responsibilities included managing financial operations and securing sponsorships for the summit, which is an initiative organized by the LSE Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa to foster discussions on African issues.
Academic Background
Yaw Gyabaah attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he studied Environmental Economics & Climate Change and earned a Master's degree in 2021. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography & Resource Development at the University of Ghana in 2018. His secondary education was at Mfantsipim School, where he achieved the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in General Arts.
Experience at University of Ghana
Yaw Gyabaah has experience working as a Teaching/Research Assistant in the Department of Geography at the University of Ghana. He held this position from 2018 to 2019 in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. His work included supporting academic research and assisting in teaching, contributing to various projects within the department.
Internship at Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
In 2017, Yaw Gyabaah interned at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority in the marketing department. During his two-month internship in Takoradi, Ghana, he gained practical experience in marketing operations within the maritime industry. This role provided him with insights into port management and marketing strategies.