Also known as: the Summit · 10th Ghana CEO Summit · 2026 Ghana CEO Summit · Ghana CEO Summit and Expo · Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026 · UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 · Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 · Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit
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… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Turning Q4 priorities into measurable resultsJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Q4 leadership prioritiesJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Preparing the organisation for 2027Joy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s role in strategic reflectionJoy Online
… He made the remarks in an interview with pressmen at the Welcome Reception of the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026, a 3-day event organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) under the theme “A Decade of Trust, A Future Always On: Scaling the UK-Ghana Growth Partn …
Ghana’s business environment at ‘Inflection Point’ as private Sector takes greater lead — Vish AshiagborJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Building customer-centric leadershipJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Employee engagement as a leadership responsibilityJoy Online
… Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Attracting and retaining critical talentJoy Online
… About the Author Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Managing costs without weakening the business.Joy Online
… About the Author Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor, Thought Leader and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Daily Insight for CEOs: Profitability beyond revenue growth.A CEO's lasting legacy is measured by the strength of the institution, leaders developed, culture established, and organizational performance beyond the current leader's tenure, requiring decisions that serve long-term interests and robust succession planning.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A CEO's lasting legacy is measured by the strength of the institution, leaders developed, culture established, and organizational performance beyond the current leader's tenure, requiring decisions that serve long-term interests and robust succession planning.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
As the year approaches its final weeks, CEOs should examine financial outcomes, operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, employee performance, and progress against strategic objectives to understand why results occurred and determine what must change to improve future performance. The purpose is to recognize what worked, understand performance gaps, and take corrective action while there is still time to influence year-end results.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest De-Graft Egyir advises CEOs to evaluate leadership capabilities, identify capability gaps, prepare successors for critical positions, and strengthen executive collaboration to ensure their organisations can execute their 2027 strategies effectively.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece advises CEOs to start 2027 strategic planning early rather than wait until December, to allow time for thorough analysis of performance, market developments, and strategic assumptions before approving the new plan.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A CEO's leadership legacy reflects the strength of institutions left behind, leaders developed, culture established, and trust earned, rather than financial results alone. Building lasting legacy requires decisions serving long-term organizational interests, developing successor leaders, and strengthening systems for continuity and accountability.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece advises CEOs to support board and executive discussions with clear evidence, honest assessment of performance and risks, and well-defined strategic choices to move organizations forward in 2027.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the UK-Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation Programme have launched the UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre, a market-access platform designed to help businesses identify opportunities, navigate export requirements and build commercial partnerships. The initiative emerged from the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 and aims to support firms in leveraging the UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Revenue diversification can strengthen an organisation's resilience and create growth avenues. CEOs should examine existing capabilities, customer relationships, intellectual property, distribution networks, and partnerships to support additional revenue sources, ensuring new streams complement strategy rather than create complexity.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Twelve young Ghanaian entrepreneurs have been selected to receive seed funding, logistical support and mentorship under an Opplift initiative to help them establish and grow viable businesses. The initiative aims to create sustainable economic opportunities for young people through entrepreneurship, skills development, mentorship and practical business support.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The inaugural Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 convened young entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts in Accra to provide practical knowledge, mentorship, and support systems aimed at building sustainable businesses and tackling youth unemployment in Ghana.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs must ensure Q4 priorities have clear owners, measurable targets, realistic timelines, and necessary resources; the gap between strategy and results often emerges when organisations lack clear responsibility definitions and progress measures.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs must identify three to five priorities with the greatest impact on organisational performance for Q4, align resources around them, and remove execution bottlenecks. Leadership focus determines organisational focus, enabling the organisation to direct energy toward execution rather than spreading resources across competing demands.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An advisory column recommends that CEOs use the final months of the year to review performance, identify opportunities and threats, and define strategic priorities for 2027, arguing that early preparation creates strategic clarity and alignment of resources.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Strategic reflection allows CEOs to review performance, identify lessons from successes and setbacks, and reassess key assumptions to improve decisions for the final quarter and year ahead. Organizations that learn deliberately can make better decisions, adapt faster, and strengthen future performance.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PwC Country Senior Partner Vish Ashiagbor says Ghana's business environment is at an "inflection point," with the private sector gradually assuming greater responsibility for driving economic activity. He remarks that businesses must adapt their processes, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Customer-centric organisations design strategies around the value customers seek, requiring CEOs to ensure customer insight influences major decisions and teams align around creating meaningful customer value.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Engaged employees understand organizational priorities, contribute ideas, and remain committed to results. CEOs should create environments where employees understand purpose, feel valued, have opportunities to contribute, and see how their work matters through clear communication, consistent listening, recognition, and accountability for team experience quality.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Talent is a key competitive asset; CEOs should identify mission-critical roles, strengthen employee development, create career pathways, recognize performance, and build an engaging leadership culture. Retaining critical talent protects organizational knowledge, continuity, productivity, and competitive advantage.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cost management should distinguish between value-creating spending and unnecessary expenditure; poorly considered cuts can damage customer experience, employee capability, and innovation, while smart spending protects future growth and competitiveness.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs should prioritize sustainable, profitable growth over revenue growth alone, monitoring margins, understanding product and customer profitability, reviewing pricing regularly, and controlling operating costs to ensure additional revenue genuinely contributes to organisational value after accounting for all costs.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
With one quarter remaining, CEOs should distinguish between what can realistically be achieved and prioritize high-impact initiatives, faster decision-making, and effective resource allocation to close performance gaps and deliver stronger year-end results.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs should create environments where executives are held accountable for measurable results, with clear expectations, transparent review processes, and early intervention on underperformance. High-performing leadership teams use difficult performance conversations to improve execution and organisational outcomes.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Future readiness—the ability to anticipate change and remain competitive—requires strategic foresight, adaptable systems, capable people, strong leadership, and a culture of continuous learning. CEOs should review organizational readiness, invest in future-focused capabilities, and encourage forward-looking thinking across leadership teams.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs should ensure digital transformation improves customer value by understanding expectations, simplifying journeys, integrating data responsibly, and personalizing experiences. A strong digital customer experience improves loyalty, differentiation, efficiency, and revenue growth.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CEOs do not need to become technology specialists, but must understand AI's strategic implications and ensure their organisations develop the capabilities to use it responsibly; the competitive question is increasingly how effectively organisations will use AI to create value, through identifying high-value opportunities, strengthening data governance, and building AI literacy among leaders and employees.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Disruption has become constant in today's business landscape, requiring CEOs to lead confidently through change by monitoring trends, strengthening organisational agility, developing strategic scenarios, and communicating proactively to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →