H.E. His Royal Majesty Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, Se Matse (Paramount King) of the Shai Traditional Area, is a distinguished Traditional Ruler, global statesman, educator, development strategist, entrepreneur, international best-selling author, and humanitarian. With over four decades of leadership experience, his work spans international development, governance, diplomacy, public policy, traditional authority, peacebuilding, and economic transformation at national, continental, and global levelsn February 2025, HRM was elected to represent the Greater Accra Region on the Council of State for the next four (4) years.
International Leadership & Development Practice
On the global stage, HRM has served in senior advisory and leadership roles including as Special Advisor to the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Africa. In these capacities, he contributed to major continental and global development initiatives, supporting policy design, institutional reform, and cross-border partnerships through strategic economic advisory, innovative resource mobilization, and development financing.
Governance, Diplomacy & Public Policy
HRM is widely recognized as an effective communicator, skilled negotiator, and seasoned policy advocate. His work addresses critical issues including social justice, education, cultural identity, traditional governance, and ethical and religious values. He remains deeply committed to inclusive development and principled leadership, with a particular focus on youth empowerment and institutional strengthening.
Traditional Leadership & Conflict Resolution
As Paramount King, HRM has demonstrated exceptional leadership rooted in mediation, reconciliation, and consensus-building. He has played a pivotal role in resolving chieftaincy disputes, land-related litigations, youth unrest, and inter-community tensions by convening stakeholders and fostering dialogue.His approach to traditional governance has earned him wide respect as a trusted authority in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and community stability.
Academic Leadership & Higher Education Governance
HRM is an accomplished scholar and educator, holding three earned doctorate degrees (Ed.D., Ph.D., Th.D.), complemented by advanced training in theology and leadership. His impact on higher education governance is both significant and historic. He served as the very first Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (2014–2019) and currently serves as Chancellor of the Caribbean Maritime University (Jamaica), Council Chairman of Accra Metropolitan University (Ghana), and Council Chairman of Truth Bible University and Seminary (United States). Across these institutions, he has guided academic governance, leadership formation, curriculum development, and institutional growth.
Business Leadership & Economic Advisory
Beyond academia, HRM is a seasoned global business executive and board-level leader. He has founded, chaired, and advised enterprises across finance, energy, petroleum, mining, agriculture, media, logistics, real estate, cultural tourism, and international trade & relations. His business leadership reflects strong expertise in strategic planning, negotiation, enterprise development, and economic advisory, particularly within emerging and frontier markets.
Institution Building & Social Impact
HRM is the Founder and Chairman of several influential institutions dedicated to leadership development, innovation, and social transformation. These include the Global Leadership Center (USA), the Drolor Centre for Strategic Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Drolor Educational Foundation. Through these platforms, he has advanced leadership excellence, entrepreneurship, educational access, innovation, and community development across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.
Global Thought Leadership & Public Engagement
An internationally respected best-selling author, keynote speaker, resource mobilizer and negotiator; HRM has delivered lectures and leadership interventions in over 125 countries. His public engagements address globalization, governance, sustainable development, peace and security, education reform, youth empowerment, innovation, and emerging technologies. His ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and influence has positioned him as a leading voice on global platforms.
Legacy & Public Service Ethos
Through his combined roles as Traditional Ruler, global advisor, scholar, development strategist, and humanitarian, HRM uniquely bridges customary authority with modern governance, and local leadership with global engagement. His life’s work reflects a sustained commitment to peace, cultural preservation, ethical leadership, interfaith harmony, social justice, and inclusive economic growth, values central to effective service on the Council of State and to the advancement of Greater Accra and Ghana as a whole.