Meet Our Team
Dedicated to Quality
Get to know the team behind Travels by the.Derricks. Since starting out in 2016, we’ve built a reputation based on providing exceptional customer service for everyone. Behind every successful venture, there’s a talented group of special people who are highly committed to that success. Read all about the team, and feel free to get in touch with additional questions.
Derrick Nketiah
Chief Executive Officer
Derrick Nketiah
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Chief Executive Officer
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Derrick Nketiah is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Travels by the.Derricks. With a multidisciplinary background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and nursing, Derrick brings both professional and personal international experience to the company.
Having lived, studied and travelled internationally, including visiting more than 22 countries, he developed a strong interest in helping others explore educational, professional and international opportunities.
Derrick holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN). His experience studying and building a professional career across different countries continues to shape the vision of Travels by The.Derricks and its commitment to providing practical, reliable and personalized support to clients pursuing opportunities abroad.
Paula Ewurakua Wordie
Overseer, European Affairs
Paula plays an essential role of handling our UK clients. After benefiting from our service, she joined the team to help others achieve their travel goals and ambitions. Based in London, UK. She holds a Masters degree from Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium.
Richard Kweitsu
Head of Operations, Belgium
After benefitting from our great services, Richard joined the company in 2019 and takes care of our clients for Belgium. Based in Antwerp, Belgium. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Birmingham, UK and Advanced Masters degree from University of Antwerp, Belgium
Mary Amoako
UK Operations, Head
Mary Amoako is an essential part of the team. As our UK head of affairs, she has worked with and helped countless customers to ensure complete satisfaction. Based in London, UK and holds a degree in Business Administration.
Akwasi Boateng
In-Charge, Germany portfolio
Since joining Travels by the.Derricks, Akwasi Boateng has played a crucial role in the continued success of the business. He handles all applicants with Germany as a destination of choice. Based in Dortmund, Germany.
Esther Asare
Representative, Ghana
Esther Asare is an essential part of the team, and has been with Travels by the.Derricks since 2021. As a Senior Company Representative based in Ghana, she has worked with and helped countless customers to ensure complete satisfaction.
