Daniel McKorley
Daniel McKorley, also known as McDan, is the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, a successful conglomerate in Ghana. He is an inspirational figure for young entrepreneurs, having built his business empire from humble beginnings, which included selling kerosene and working as a driver’s mate. McDan emphasizes the importance of hard work, resilience, and decisive action in achieving success, often challenging the notion that prayer alone can lead to prosperity. He actively engages with the youth, encouraging them to combine faith with action and view failure as a stepping stone to success.
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Mr. Daniel McKorley has called for urgent reforms to empower SMEs and entrepreneurs in Africa.
AfCFTA risks becoming a ‘beautiful document’ without SME reforms, McDan warns
Ghana· 2026-02-08The incident occurred during media coverage of a demolition exercise involving a warehouse owned by businessman Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan.
President Mahama orders probe into assault of JoyNews journalist Carlos CarlonyGhana· 2025-07-31
Dr Daniel McKorley, known as McDan, has called for the establishment of direct logistics and trade corridors between Africa and the Caribbean.
McDan calls for direct Africa-Caribbean trade corridors to break decades of disconnectionGhana· 2025-04-23Daniel McKorley, the CEO of the McDan Group, advises young people to prioritize skills development over high salaries.
Focus on skills, not salary in your 20s – McDan advises youthGhana· 2025-04-18Dr Daniel McKorley has once again been honoured with the 2024 Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) 'Man of the Year' award, solidifying his status as a key figure in transforming Africa’s supply chain landscape.
McDan retains prestigious CISCM “Man of the Year” award for transformative leadership in AfricaGhana· 2025-04-07
Daniel McKorley, the Executive Chairman of McDan Group, emphasized the need to address the skills gap in education to combat rising unemployment.
Let’s focus on TVET to address unemployment — Executive Chairman, McDan GroupGhana· 2025-04-07Daniel McKorley, known as McDan, has revealed his intention of investing in Ghana’s creative sector.
McDan pledges to invest in Ghana’s creative industryGhana· 2025-04-04
Dr Daniel McKorley has urged philanthropists and organizations to support widows across the country.
We can't keep driving luxury cars while widows continue to suffer - McDanGhana· 2025-03-31
Daniel McKorley is the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group.
Electrochem seeks $445m to expand operationsGhana· 2025-03-21
Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, has advised young people against getting married without financial stability.
Don't marry if you don't have money – McDanGhana· 2025-03-14Daniel McKorley, widely known as McDan, shared his personal struggles and the impact financial pressures had on his life choices.
I couldn't marry early because I was afraid of 'chop money' – McDan opens up on financial strugglesGhana· 2025-03-13
Daniel McKorley, the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, leads discussions at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts.
Daniel McKorley to inspire young entrepreneurs at PCH Hangouts 2025 EditionGhana· 2025-03-13Daniel McKorley, alias McDan, has urged young entrepreneurs to move beyond prayer and take decisive action towards their goals.
"Prayer alone won’t make you successful" – McDan challenges young entrepreneursGhana· 2025-03-13