Herbert Friese
General Manager
Dutch and Company Limited
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
My name is Herbert Friese, and I serve as the General Manager of Dutch and Company Ltd., a leading and award-winning firm, specialized in LED and PV Solar.
About
Herbert Friese is the General Manager of Dutch & Co. Ltd. and in this capacity responsibly for the day to day operations of the company.
Mr. Friese is a graduate of the Hotel Management School in Groningen in The Netherlands and holds Diploma's in Food & Beverage and General Management from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York (USA).
Herbert has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked in senior management positions in The Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Malta, Tanzania and Ghana. He is well established in the West African sub region and held for a number of years, the position of Vice President West Africa for a large European Hotel brand with his offices based in Accra and Lagos whereby his core competence resulted in the re branding, new development and refurbishment of commercial real estate in West Africa, which triggered his keen interest in energy efficiency in buildings and operations. .
Prior to joining Dutch & Co. Ltd in August 2013, Herbert established Hotel Solutions, an independent Hospitality consultancy firm based in Ghana and held board positions in the Ghana Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Culture and Golden Tulip West Africa Ltd.
Herbert is a permanent resident in Ghana, is married and has two children.
My organisation
At Dutch and Company, we pride ourselves on deploying innovative solutions to tackle critical energy challenges. Specifically, we leverage LED lighting technology to reduce electricity demand and Solar PV systems to enhance the supply of stable, clean, and affordable electricity.
Given the persistent grid instability and the high cost of electricity for companies and industries, we firmly believe that our expertise can significantly enhance the operational efficiency of our clients.
Our services extend beyond mere cost reduction; we actively contribute to environmental impact mitigation by lowering CO2 emissions and aligning with sustainable development goals.
As an experienced Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractor permanently based in Ghana, we offer comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
From initial design and supply to construction and ongoing maintenance, we ensure durable and efficient outcomes. Moreover, if financing is required, we can facilitate its establishment.
We are actively advancing the renewable energy and energy efficiency agenda, and by doing so assist Ghana in driving industrial growth, implementing SDG’s and create employment opportunities.
Speaker sessions (2)
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
10:30 - 11:30
Plenary session 1: Gauging the viability of Ghana as a destination for EU foreign direct investments
15:00 - 16:00