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Ghana CEO Summit & Expo

Also known as: the Summit · 10th Ghana CEO Summit · 2026 Ghana CEO Summit · Ghana CEO Summit and Expo · Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, has been honoured as Energy Sector Chief Executive of the Year at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.

    VRA CEO named energy sector Chief Executive of the Year at 10th Ghana CEO Summit
  3. Joy Online

    Mr Effah made the call as keynote speaker at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, held on May 28, under the theme “The CEO-Government Compact 2026: Accelerating Ghana’s Economic Transformation.” Speaking before an audience that included President John Dramani Mahama, ministers of state, th

    Edward Effah calls for CEO-gov’t compact to drive economic transformation at CEO Summit 2026
  4. Daily Guide

    Addressing the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Mr. Effah said Ghana was at a critical moment in its development and must seize emerging opportunities to accelerate economic growth.

    Private Sector Key To Economic Transformation – Fidelity Bank Boss
  5. Joy Online

    Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has been recognised for his leadership contributions after receiving the Outstanding Public Leadership Excellence Award at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit held in Accra.

    NPA boss Godwin Tameklo honoured for public sector leadership at Ghana CEO Summit
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking during a panel discussion at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, Mr. Lartey highlighted the significance of blended finance in addressing what he described as the “missing middle” in Africa’s financing landscape.

    ‘Blended finance’ key to unlocking infrastructure funding in Ghana and Africa – Deloitte Partner
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking at the opening of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo in Accra, Mr. Egyir said Ghana’s next phase of economic transformation must move beyond stabilisation and focus on building globally competitive enterprises capable of driving industrialisation, innovation, job creatio

    Ghana Global Champions Initiative 2026 launched as new framework for economic reform and growth
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit and Expo in Accra on the theme “Raising African Champions: Leadership, Resilience and Industrial Scale—Lessons from Ghana’s Business Transformation,” Mr.

    Africa must build its own global business champions – Alex Dadey
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Agromonti Company Ltd is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Offei, has been named CEO of the Year in the Agrochemical Sector at the prestigious Ghana CEO Excellence Awards 2026, held as part of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit & Expo at the Kempinski Hotel Gold

    Benjamin Offei honoured as CEO of the Year in Ghana’s Agrochemical Sector at the Ghana CEO Excellence Awards 2026
  10. Business & Financial Times

    President John Dramani Mahama, during remarks at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, has described the private sector as the principal driver of Ghana’s next phase of economic expansion.

    CEO Summit: Mahama positions private sector at centre of post-IMF growth strategy
  11. Joy Online

    A statement issued by the Presidency said the President made the remarks in his address to business leaders, investors, and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra.

    Mahama reaffirms government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with private sector
Opinion

CEOs must prioritize focus and discipline in execution

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Leadership effectiveness depends on how well the most important priorities are executed rather than how many priorities are pursued. CEOs should distinguish between urgent and strategic activities, maintain disciplined decision-making, and align resources to improve organisational performance.

30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. CEOs must prioritize focus and discipline in execution

    Leadership effectiveness depends on how well the most important priorities are executed rather than how many priorities are pursued. CEOs should distinguish between urgent and strategic activities, maintain disciplined decision-making, and align resources to improve organisational performance.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. U.S. envoy urges investment in Ghana's creative economy

    The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires called for increased investment and policy support to strengthen Ghana's creative sector, citing the need for sustainable structures, intellectual property protection, and financing to help creatives compete globally. The remarks came at the closing of the Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026 in Accra, which brought together filmmakers, investors and government officials.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 18 July

  1. CEOs should view organizational change as growth opportunity

    According to a CEO advisory column, successful leaders reframe change as an opportunity for innovation and competitive advantage, positioning organizations to adapt faster than competitors. Key strategies include embracing change proactively, identifying opportunities within disruption, encouraging innovative thinking, and maintaining strategic focus.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. CEOs must reinvent strategy to avoid success becoming obstacle

    Success can become an obstacle to future growth if not properly managed, and organisations that fail to adapt to evolving markets and customer expectations lose relevance. Exceptional CEOs continuously challenge assumptions, encourage innovation, and create cultures of continuous improvement rather than protecting past achievements.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. CEOs building resilient organisations through adaptability and learning

    An opinion piece argues that resilience enables organisations to transform disruption into progress, offering CEOs strategies to cultivate resilience through strong leadership teams, organisational learning, people investment, strategic focus, and recognition of adaptability.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. CEOs must build adaptable organisations to outpace market disruption

    Adaptability is now a leadership necessity rather than a competitive advantage; CEOs who foster continuous learning, faster decision-making, innovation, and flexible systems position their organisations ahead of disruption.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. CEOs must build strategic agility to lead through continuous change

    Strategic agility requires CEOs to respond intelligently to constant market, technological, and regulatory changes while maintaining long-term vision. Key strategies include building agile leadership teams, strengthening environmental scanning, encouraging innovation, regularly reviewing strategy, and investing in organisational resilience.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. SeamlessHR sponsors 10th Ghana CEO Summit on economic transformation

    SeamlessHR, an Africa-based HR and payroll technology company, sponsored the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, which brought together over 100 chief executives, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss economic resilience and innovation. President John Dramani Mahama addressed the summit on the 24-hour economy policy and called on CEOs to commit capital to support business growth and job creation in Ghana.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. SeamlessHR sponsors 10th Ghana CEO Summit on digital transformation

    SeamlessHR, an Africa-focused HR and payroll technology company, sponsored the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, which brought together over 100 chief executives, policymakers, and investors to discuss economic transformation. President John Dramani Mahama spoke about the 24-hour economy policy and called on CEOs to commit capital to support Ghana's economic growth and job creation.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Dr Daniel McKorley honoured at Ghana CEO Summit for contributions

    Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of McDan Group and founder of Electrochem Ghana Limited, was honoured at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit for his outstanding contribution to Ghana's industrial and economic development, particularly through his leadership of Africa's largest salt mine.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Effah warns NITA bill could hinder Ghana's AI hub goals

    Edward Effah, founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, has cautioned that aspects of the proposed National Information Technology Agency bill could undermine the country's ambition to become a leading AI hub in West Africa, saying some provisions risk creating barriers to innovation, entrepreneurship and investment.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. VRA CEO wins energy sector executive award at Ghana summit

    Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority, has been named Energy Sector Chief Executive of the Year at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, marking his second consecutive recognition of this award. The honour recognises his exemplary leadership and strategic direction in Ghana's energy sector and VRA's reliable electricity supply and contribution to affordable power generation.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. CEO urges government-business partnership for Ghana's economic growth

    Edward Effah, founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, called for a structured partnership between Ghana's business community and government to drive economic transformation beyond macroeconomic stability toward sustained growth, industrialisation, and job creation. Speaking at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, he noted that Ghana has favourable conditions including GDP growth to $115 billion, 3.3% inflation, and USD 13.8 billion in international reserves.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Private sector, government must partner for economic growth

    Edward Effah, founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, called for a structured partnership between government and private sector to drive economic transformation and job creation, noting that while Ghana's GDP has grown to an estimated $115 billion by 2026, youth unemployment remains a critical challenge with 1.5 million young Ghanaians not in employment, education or training.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. NPA CEO Tameklo receives public leadership award at Ghana CEO Summit

    Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, has been recognised with the Outstanding Public Leadership Excellence Award at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra for his contributions to driving reforms and strategic direction in Ghana's downstream petroleum sector since January 2025.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Blended finance key to bridging Africa's infrastructure funding gap

    Deloitte Africa's head of infrastructure says blended finance—combining public, philanthropic, and commercial capital—is critical for funding projects in the US$1–5 million range that struggle to attract conventional financing in Ghana and across the continent.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana Global Champions Initiative 2026 launched for economic transformation

    The Chief Executives Network Ghana has unveiled the Ghana Global Champions Initiative, a framework aimed at transforming high-potential Ghanaian companies into globally competitive multinational corporations. The initiative seeks to identify, support, finance, mentor, and scale Ghanaian businesses to compete on the global stage and drive industrialisation, innovation, job creation, and export growth.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Africa must build globally competitive indigenous businesses

    Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, called for deliberate effort to build globally competitive African enterprises capable of transforming local economies, arguing that Africa's prosperity depends on building enduring institutions and indigenous business champions rather than natural resources or population size alone.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Benjamin Offei wins CEO of Year in agrochemical sector

    Benjamin Offei, Chief Executive Officer of Agromonti Company Ltd, has been named CEO of the Year in the Agrochemical Sector at the Ghana CEO Excellence Awards 2026. The award recognizes his leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to Ghana's agricultural sector development.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  4. Mahama positions private sector central to post-IMF growth

    President Mahama told business leaders at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit that the private sector is the principal driver of Ghana's next phase of economic expansion as the country transitions from IMF crisis stabilisation towards investment-led growth and diversification. He stressed the government's commitment to creating a business environment supporting growth and called for stronger collaboration between state and private enterprise.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  5. Mahama pledges stronger government collaboration with private sector

    President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana's economic transformation, addressing business leaders, investors, and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. He stressed that economic transformation must positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians and assured the business community of government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for business growth and job creation.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Olam Agri's Biswas wins Ghana CEO agribusiness award

    Baibhav Biswas, Country Head of Olam Agri Ghana, was honoured as CEO of the Year in Agribusiness at the 2026 Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. Under his leadership, Olam Agri commissioned Ghana's first purpose-built pasta manufacturing facility, supporting food security, import substitution, and employment creation.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Electrochem needs government and MIIF support to unlock potential

    An opinion piece argues that symbolic recognition of Electrochem Ghana Limited and its leader at the Ghana CEO Summit must be backed by sustained strategic support from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to translate into real industrial transformation and unlock the salt industry's full potential.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. President Mahama pledges attendance at tenth Ghana CEO Summit

    The founder of the Ghana CEO Summit & Expo met with President John Mahama at Flagstaff House to brief him on preparations for the 10th edition, scheduled for May 28, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. President Mahama pledged his readiness to participate as Guest of Honour and urged organisers to prioritise stakeholder consultation in shaping government policies.

    28 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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