Fares Akl is a seasoned C-level executive with over four decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and corporate leadership.
He received his education in Electronic Engineering and Plastic Packaging Technology from prestigious institutions in Austria – —Berufsförderungsinstitut Technical School in Linz and Engel Global in Schwertberg. This strong technical foundation has fueled a career defined by innovation, operational excellence, and industrial growth.
Since 1990, Fares has served as Managing Director of Qualiplast Ghana Limited, one of West Africa’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers. Under his leadership, Qualiplast has seen sustained growth, expanded capabilities, and solidified its position as a market leader. In 2012, he further extended his leadership portfolio by establishing Coolink Ghana Limited and took over the agency of Carrier air-conditioning which expanded the market in the HVAC business further. In 2024, he established and took over the agency of LG electronics air-conditioning with the B2B business under the name of Tekhaus Solutions, in which he believes air-conditioning is now a necessity and not a luxury in human’s life.
Renowned for his expertise in plastic processing and electrical engineering, Fares is highly respected for building high-performing teams and fostering innovation. His commitment to industry advancement in a green environment is reflected in his service as a Co-founder, Chartered Member and former Vice President of the Institute of Packaging Ghana (IOPG).
Passionate about industrial development and mentoring future leaders, Fares Akl continues to be a driving force in Ghana’s manufacturing sector.
