Bassam graduated with an LLB from the University of Kent, as well as an LPC from Manchester Metropolitan University.  He brings experience gained in the legal field including working at one of the top law firms in Ghana.  Having subsequently spent time in the recruitment field in the UK, he discovered his passion for this area and joined Executives in Africa as a Researcher in 2022.

Bassam’s training in law helped him develop an eye for detail which he now applies to the research process to ensure he delivers thorough mapping of the relevant market for every Search.  His previous experience dealing with clients allowed him to garner good all-round business knowledge as well as a practical understanding of the operating environment in Africa.  Bassam is an avid reader and is rarely seen without a book in hand, unless it’s to watch football, supporting both his national team, Ghana, and Arsenal in the UK.