Maxwell Kally holds an MSc in Financial Risk Management from the University of Ghana Business School (2020-2021) and an MSc in Building Services Engineering from Brunel University, United Kingdom (2002-2004). He earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana (1994-1999). He completed his secondary education at Achimota School (Dec1990- Dec1993).

Currently, Maxwell serves as the senior technical Manager for the proposed second train gas processing plant and the high-pressure distribution system in Tema, the heavy industrial area. As technical Manager, he provides sound technical advice in all commercial negotiations on Gas Sales Agreements (GSA), Pre-finance Agreements and major financial transactions on infrastructure projects for the compny. Maxwell is current member of the Technical Committee on the Trans West Africa pipeline project. His preliminary responsibilities include participating in engineering reviews and FEED reviews of the pipeline transmission system and compression stations. As the Senior Manager, of the Engineering & Maintenance Department at Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) since August 2014, his role encompasses the overall planning, development, and implementation of maintenance and asset integrity regime strategies for Ghana Gas' processing and transmission infrastructure. He is responsible for managing new pipeline transmission projects; from concept to detailed engineering, cost control through value engineering and supporting procurement, reliability, availability, and maintenance programs, participating in technical safety system studies, and providing engineering support to plant operations.

Some of his notable projects at Ghana Gas include leading the design and development team of the $1.02 billion Atuabo Processing plant EPCC project and associated offshore and onshore transmission pipeline systems, and the development of a $26 million EPCC 6 Bay 1400m3/day LPG Truck Loading Terminal. He led detailed design of the $30 million 3-story office complex and trauma center.

He also held the role of Lead Engineering Manager in the project team for the Karpowership gas-to-power relocation project.

Additionally, from engineering concept to commissioning, he led the project team to complete the $85 million Anokyi mainline onshore compressor station with ancillary facilities.

Before his tenure at Ghana Gas, Maxwell was a  senior mechanical design engineer at Baily Associates UK (2008-2012), a Design Project Engineer at NIFES Consulting Group, UK (2005-2007), and held junior engineering positions at Axima Building Services Engineering, UK (2004-2005) and Sulzer Infra Building Services, UK (2000-2002).

Maxwell's extensive experience includes leading various mechanical design and construction projects, from residential and educational buildings to healthcare facilities and large-scale industrial infrastructures. He has a strong knowledge of relevant safety and quality control standards and is adept at risk management, cost control, and reduction strategies.

Maxwell is a Corporate Member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) and a Graduate Member of several UK-based professional bodies, including the Engineering Council, the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers, and the Energy Institute. His professional training spans various technical and maintenance programs, including plant turnaround, process plant operations, acoustic design, risk management and building services design and specification.

Maxwell Kally's dedication to mentoring young engineers has contributed significantly to the professional development of many who have specialized in various engineering disciplines and attained professional engineering status in Ghana. His leadership and team-building abilities, combined with his technical expertise, have made him a respected figure in the engineering and management fields in Ghana and beyond.