Irene Ansa-Asare Horsham

Irene Ansa-Asare Horsham is a visionary leader, legal-education reformer, and founder of Horsham Education and Consulting Ltd. – a dynamic ecosystem of education and consulting services dedicated to transformation, innovation, and institutional excellence in Africa. With a unique blend of legal, business, and higher education expertise, Irene has led bold reforms across multiple sectors.

In 2020, Irene made history as the youngest person ever appointed as Rector of a tertiary institution in Ghana — a testament to her trailblazing leadership and her commitment to reimagining education for the next generation. A barrister and a pioneering figure in the legal fraternity, she was also the first African woman to practise as a barrister on the Wales and Chester Circuit of the Bar of England and Wales.

Her experience spans advocacy, institutional strategy & reform, and the design of lifelong learning systems. She is the creator of UNAPOLOGETIC: Musings of an Educated African Woman — a personal blog and podcast that reflects her commitment to voice, identity, and unapologetic leadership grounded in culture, faith, and feminist consciousness.

Through Horsham Education and Horsham Consulting, Irene brings her values of integrity, inclusion, and transformation into action — helping institutions navigate change, governments reimagine policy, and individuals unlock knowledge that builds legacy. Irene brings a visionary yet grounded leadership style, underpinned by strategic insight, legal rigour, and a deep commitment to Ghana’s development through entrepreneurship and innovation.  Her personal brand is central to the Horsham identity: a fusion of local insight and global standards, delivered with strategic clarity and cultural pride.