Software Architect Nominated to Succeed the Late Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II
Leslie Osei Bonsu, a senior software architect and geospatial systems strategist, has been nominated as the next occupant of the Amaniampong Silver Stool.
He was selected from the Botaase Royal Family by the Queen, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, on October 13, 2025, after a rigorous traditional process.
He is expected to be introduced to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to make way for his enstoolment or otherwise.
The stool was rendered vacant earlier this year when Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, Asante Mamponghene, passed away. His demise occurred while acting as caretaker of the Asante Kingdom while Otumfuo was out of the jurisdiction.
It may be recalled that in July 2025, the Asantehene gave a traditional blueprint for the selection of a suitable successor.
This was after the burial of the late traditional leader in June.
Profile
Leslie Nkansa Osei-Bonsu is a senior software architect and geospatial systems strategist with over two decades of experience leading complex software initiatives across Europe and Africa.
With advanced degrees in Computational Science and Geo-Information Science, and a First Class B.Sc. in Geomatic Engineering, he brings a rare blend of technical depth, strategic foresight, and operational leadership.
Currently serving as Product and Service Group Manager at GAF AG in Germany, Leslie oversees multidisciplinary teams delivering ISO-compliant software solutions for spatial analysis, agricultural decision support, and secure identity management.
His leadership spans project governance, infrastructure modernisation, and cross-team coordination—driving alignment with evolving industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
Leslie’s commitment to leadership began early. As Assistant School Prefect at Prempeh College and later President of its Old Students Association (KNUST Chapter), he led alumni engagement initiatives, organised reunions, and championed career mentorship for students.
These formative experiences laid the foundation for his inclusive, purpose-driven approach to team building and strategic planning. Fluent in English, Twi, and German, and deeply rooted in the Botaase Royal Family of Asante Mampong, Leslie brings cultural depth and global perspective to every challenge.
He is a certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, and a long-standing member of IEEE, ACM, and the IEEE Computer Society. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence, mentorship, and meaningful impact—making him not just a builder of systems, but a builder of people and purpose.
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