About Us

Shanaads is a premier global marketplace for art, facilitated by the Tano Kora Foundation. We offer exceptional artworks, with a particular focus on the vibrant and diverse talents of African artists.

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CEO & Business Manager (Shanaads)
Founder & Admiral (Tano Kora Foundation)

Staff & Board

Shanaads is guided by an eminent board of directors and is led by a visionary executive team, committed to setting new standards of excellence in the art world. Under the inspired leadership of CEO Edward Yapi and COO William Thompson, our organization harnesses the collective expertise of its distinguished leadership to achieve unparalleled success.

The synergy between our esteemed board members and executive team creates a dynamic environment for innovation and artistic expression.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / Edward Yapi
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER / Eric Tomnyuy
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / David Gbato
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER / Aimé Kouadjo
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER / Philippe Futa

ART & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

CHIEF AUCTIONEER / Tony Rufus
BUSINESS MANAGER / Edward Yapi
ART SPECIALIST / Eric Tomnyuy
ART CONSIGNMENT MANAGER / Amanda Fields

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS

OPERATIONS MANAGER / Ernst Pynchon
HEAD OF LOGISTICS / Daniel Auster
SHIPPING COORDINATOR / William Twain
PACKAGING SPECIALIST / Tony Miller
CUSTOMER SUPPORT MANAGER / Jason Lanzeti

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL ANALYST / Adam Scarlett
PAYROLL SPECIALIST / Tony Rufus
ACCOUNTING MANAGER / Debbie Fox
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER / Liz Gaudini