Annan Cato

Annan Arkyin Cato (born 6 May 1939) is a Ghanaian diplomat. He served as Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2006 to 2009. Previously, he served as Secretary to the Cabinet in John Kufuor's first presidential term from 2001 to 2005.

Early life Annan Cato was born on 6 May 1939. He attended Achimota School from 1953 to 1959, and afterwards enrolled at the University of Ghana where he obtained a B. A. in History in 1963. Cato continued his studies at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) where he obtained a Diploma in Public Administration and International Affairs in 1964.

Career In 1964, Cato joined the Ghana Foreign Service. He served in Ghana's diplomatic missions in Addis Ababa, Rome, New York, Geneva and London. Cato held office until 2005. This assignment ended in 2009.