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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 · UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026 · Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit 2026 · Opplift Youth Entrepreneurs Summit

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … -ready. “Organisations that refuse to adapt eventually allow competitors to decide their future.” — Ernest De-Graft Egyir About the Author Ernest De-Graft Egyir is the Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, CEO Advisor and Thought Leader, Convener of the Ghana CEO Summit …

    Daily Insight for CEOs: Building an organisation that adapts faster than the market
  3. Joy Online

    … andscape. “The future belongs to organisations that prepare for change before change demands it.” — Ernest De-Graft Egyir About the Author Ernest De-Graft Egyir is the Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, CEO Advisor and Thought Leader, Convener of the Ghana CEO Summit …

    Daily Insight for CEOs: Strategic Agility- leading through continuous change
  4. June 2026
  5. Business & Financial Times

    SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology company, reaffirmed its commitment to driving workplace transformation as a proud sponsor of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. …

    SeamlessHR champions digital workforce transformation at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit
  6. Joy Online

    SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology company, reaffirmed its commitment to driving workplace transformation as a proud sponsor of the 10th Ghana CEO Summit, held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. …

    SeamlessHR backs Ghana’s digital transformation agenda at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit
  7. Joy Online

    … Dr Daniel McKorley, renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, Executive Chairman of the McDan Group and founder of Electrochem Ghana Limited, has been honoured at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Ghana’s industrial and economic development. …

    McDan Group founder Dr Daniel McKorley Honoured at Ghana CEO Summit
  8. Business & Financial Times

    … hana, Edward Effah, has cautioned that aspects of the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill could undermine the country’s ambition to become a leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub in West Africa Delivering the keynote address at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit …

    Edward Effah warns NITA bill could undermine AI hub ambition
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
Opinion

CEO leadership legacy extends beyond financial results

The News

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 →

Thursday 29 October

  1. CEO leadership legacy extends beyond financial results

    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 →

Monday 26 October

  1. CEO performance review practices for year-end organizational assessment

    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 →

Thursday 22 October

  1. CEOs must assess leadership readiness before 2027

    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 →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. CEOs should begin 2027 strategic planning before year-end

    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 →

Thursday 15 October

  1. CEO legacy built on institutional strength, not just profits

    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 →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. CEOs should prepare evidence-based assessments for 2027 board meetings

    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 →

Friday 9 October

  1. UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre launches to boost bilateral commerce

    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 →

Thursday 8 October

  1. CEOs should diversify revenue streams strategically

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Opplift backs twelve young entrepreneurs with seed funding

    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 →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Opplift Summit equips Ghanaian youth entrepreneurs with mentorship

    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 →

Friday 2 October

  1. Q4 execution requires clear ownership and measurable targets

    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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. CEOs should narrow Q4 focus to three or five priorities

    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 →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. CEOs should begin 2027 planning now, not later

    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 →

Monday 28 September

  1. CEO reflection helps organizations adapt and strengthen future performance

    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 →

Friday 25 September

  1. Ghana's business environment at inflection point, says PwC

    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 →

Thursday 24 September

  1. CEOs must embed customer insight into boardroom strategy

    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 →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Employee engagement as essential CEO leadership responsibility

    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 →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. CEOs must attract and retain critical talent effectively

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. CEOs should manage costs strategically, not cut blindly

    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 →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Profitable growth matters more than revenue growth alone

    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 →

Friday 4 September

  1. CEOs must prioritize high-impact Q4 initiatives for acceleration

    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 →

Thursday 3 September

  1. CEOs must establish clear accountability for executive performance

    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 →

Monday 17 August

  1. CEOs must build organizations ready for future change

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. CEOs must prioritize digital customer experience for growth

    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 →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. CEOs must lead AI adoption to build competitive advantage

    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 →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. CEO leadership strategies for navigating business disruption

    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 →

Thursday 30 July

  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 →

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