Afare Apeadu Donkor

Afare Apeadu Donkor, Amb (born February 10) is a Ghanaian diplomat and banker. He is the founding chief executive of Cal Bank Ghana and also the former ambassador of Ghana to China during the administration led by John Kufour.

Early life and education Afare was born in 1940s and hails from Aburi Akuapim. He attended Prempeh College, but left after a year to Konongo Odumase Senior High School. He is also an alumnus of the University of Ghana, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in economics.

Career In July 1990, he founded Calbank as a local merchant bank. He led the bank to acquire its International Banking license in 2003 before handing over to Frank Adu Jr.

In 2017, he contested as the Eastern Region representative for the council of State but lost to Nana Somuah Mireku.

Philanthropy In 2015, Afare donated books to the University of Ghana Economics department and Balme Library in a bid to enhance learning.