He holds an EMBA from GIMPA and BSC Administration (Accounting option) from the University of Ghana Business School -Legon.

He has an immerse background in Finance and Administration. Prior to his appointment, he served in so many capacities in various organizations both public and private Including, Ghana Libyan-Arab Holding Co. where he served as the Executive Director & General Manager (Finance & Admin), MMRS OGILVY (World Wide Advertising Agency), Sraha & Associates, Bank for Housing & Const. (BHC).

He also works as a Consultant and Audit manager.

He was a member of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Governing Board and served in the capacity of Chairman of Board of Directors for Metropolitan Entertainment Television (Metro TV).

Mr. Ernest Asamoah has been the Krontihene of Akyem Awisa in the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area of the Eastern Region since his enstoolment from January 1978.